The first trailer for new Star Wars anime show The Ninth Jedi has arrived, and it teases an epic new series.

In the brief clip, which can be viewed above, young Kara goes on a colorful, action-packed, and dangerous adventure through the galaxy. She goes up against a mysterious masked foe... who, it's revealed by his blue lightsaber, might just be a former Jedi.

The limited series picks up after adventures in Star Wars Visions Volume 1 and Volume 3, and sees Kara continue on her quest to find her missing father and evade Jedi Hunters.

The original The Ninth Jedi short was released in 2021 as an episode of Star Wars Visions and is set a thousand years after the events of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. A sabersmith named Lah Zhima builds six lightsabers to bring back the mostly non-existent Jedi order before being captured by the Sith. His daughter Kara arms herself with a lightsaber and sets off on a journey to find other Jedi to help her rescue her father.

The second installment, The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope, was released in October 2025 and continues Kara's journey, this time after an unexpected attack.

"It was such a big endeavor – the first full-on anime Star Wars series, so we would support the team from early pitch stages through designs and production as the story was built out," Visions executive producer Josh Rimes previously told Polygon.

The Ninth Jedi releases on Disney Plus this August 5. For more, check out our list of the best Disney Plus shows, or look ahead with our guide to all the upcoming Star Wars movies and shows.

If you're looking for the best new shows and movies to stream this weekend, then you've come to the right place. We've got recommendations from across the spectrum of streaming services, meaning whatever you subscribe to, we've got you covered.

Highlights this week include the return of animated series X-Men '97 on Disney Plus, the third film in the Enola Holmes franchise on Netflix, and horror-comedy sequel Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (though we're still mad it wasn't called Ready or Not: Here I Come).

It's a corking July 4 weekend for the best streaming services around, with more than enough to fill a long weekend's viewing, between trips to the BBQ. So read on for our streaming picks of the week, and where to find them.

X-Men '97 season 2

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Disney Plus

Marvel's nostalgic animated revival continues with X-Men '97 season 2. The first three episodes dropped this week, perfect for immersing yourself back in a world of mutant mayhem, with further episodes set to release weekly on Wednesdays. Be sure to bookmark our X-Men '97 season 2 release schedule, so you never miss an episode.

Picking up moments after that jaw-dropping season 1 cliffhanger, season 2 sees the X-Men spread across time in the battle against original mutant Apocalypse. It's been two years since season 1, so if you're feeling a little lost, be sure to check out our X-Men '97 season 1 recap, or check out our spoiler-free X-Men '97 season 2 review for our verdict on the first four episodes (spoiler: we liked it a lot).

For more on what to watch, here's our guide to the best shows on Disney Plus.

Silo season 3

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Apple TV

Apple's post-apocalyptic mystery show is back for its third, and penultimate, season. After venturing outside the silo in season 2 and discovering that they were not alone, Juliette (Rebecca Ferguson) now faces a different struggle – ol' memory loss.

OK, so a bit of a cliched start for Silo season 3, but after two seasons of questions, the show is finally set to provide answers, with a dual timeline flashing back to the creation of the silos themselves. The best news is that a fourth and final season has already been shot, so there's no risk of being left hanging.

For what else to watch, here's our pick of the best Apple TV shows.

Enola Holmes 3

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Netflix

Enola Holmes is back! Sherlock's younger sister, played by Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown, is about to wed Lord Tewkesbury (Louis Partridge) in Malta when her crime-solving big brother – once again played by Henry Cavill – disappears. So it's up to Enola to solve the case of the missing Holmes, and expose the shadowy conspirators pulling the strings.

Enola Holmes has proven one of Netflix's more successful ongoing film franchises. This latest entry is once again written by prolific screenwriter Jack Thorne, who has enlisted his acclaimed Adolescence collaborator Phlip Barantini as director, so impressive credentials behind the camera. Here's to many more cases!

Fill out your watchlist with our guide to the best Netflix movies

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Hulu/Disney Plus

The sequel to 2019 horror-comedy Ready or Not is another fun, frantic spin on the most dangerous game, as returning survivor Grace (Samara Weaving) again finds herself being hunted for ritualistic sport by the council of elite families. The twist this time: Grace's estranged sister, Faith (Kathryn Newton) is also part of the chase.

Arriving seven years after the first entry (directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett helmed Screams 5 and 6, and vampire flick Abigail in the intervening years), Ready or Not 2 has been a long time coming, but is another blood-soaked blast. For an even more outrageous spin on a similar premise, check out They Will Kill You, which hit HBO Max last month.

For more, dive into our list of best movies on Disney Plus

Lee Cronin's The Mummy

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: HBO Max

Warner Bros' full-on Mummy reboot faced a mixed response when it released earlier this year, with critics knocking the fact that it's more of an exorcist movie than a Mummy movie, and pointing to its somewhat indulgent 135-minute runtime (and that meaningless title) as signs that it was a movie in need of a few more studio notes. But everyone can agree, it's pretty gnarly.

The story of a modern-day family whose daughter is kidnapped, only to mysteriously return 8 years later, having been found in a sarcophagus, wrapped in bandages (never a good sign), it's a movie that brings the Mummy myth into the home. Midsommar's Jack Reynor and Moon Knight's May Calamawy star.

For more, here are the best movies on HBO Max

Human Vapor

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Netflix

This South Korean sci-fi thriller show is actually a reimagining of a 1960 Toho movie, hence the charmingly retro premise: a man gains the ability to transform into a gaseous state and uses his powers for bank robberies. Only here, of course, instead of robbing banks, murder is involved.

We're not going to lie: there was clearly a limited VFX budget, so some of the gas effects are a little ropey, but Human Vapor has been admirably updated for the prestige TV era; this gripping 8-episode limited series will keep you hooked till the very end.

For more from the biggest streaming service around, check out our list of the best shows on Netflix.

If nothing on our list seems right for you, have a read of our guides to the best Prime Video shows, and the best Apple TV movies you can watch right now.

Somehow, Kang returned. The time-traveling supervillain – last seen in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania – has a surprising appearance from one of his most prominent (and popular) variants in X-Men '97.

The third episode of X-Men '97 season 2 charts the origins of Apocalypse, then known as En Sabah Nur, in Ancient Egypt circa 3000 B.C.

En Sabah Nur rises up against a familiar leader, a Pharaoh with technology far beyond his current time. In actuality, he is Rama-Tut, a younger variant of Kang the Conqueror.

While X-Men '97 is under the Marvel Studios banner, it's not part of the MCU or the Sacred Timeline (in fact, a separate live-action X-Men movie is on its way in the near future).

However, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania's post-credits scene revealed the Council of Kangs and a congregation of almost every Kang in the multiverse – including Rama-Tut.

The kicker there is they all resembled actor Jonathan Majors, who was dropped from the role after being charged and later convicted of third-degree assault and second-degree harassment.

Ever since, the MCU has clearly been reluctant to re-introduce Kang, even going so far as reworking Avengers: The Kang Dynasty into Avengers: Doomsday, starring Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom.

Rama-Tut's appearance in X-Men '97, though, is worlds away from Majors' take. The episode, a loose adaptation of the Rise of Apocalypse comic, may open the door ever so slightly for Kang's return in the future. After all, the multiverse is a rich space with infinite possibilities. Kang may have been conquered by Paul Rudd's Ant-Man, but more can live on – with a different face – and still prove popular. X-Men '97 might be the first step towards bringing the supervillain back into the fold.

For more, check out the X-Men '97 release schedule, or check out our spoiler-free X-Men '97 season 2 review, for our verdict on the first four episodes.

X-Men '97 season 2 is almost upon us, and we can definitely expect another high-stakes, heartbreaking, and action-packed season.

After the X-Men were left stranded across time at the end of season 1, a new threat was introduced: Apocalypse. The ultra-powerful mutant is robotic in appearance but god-like in his abilities, to the point where it almost hits immortality. How did we get here? Well, a lot happened in X-Men '97 season 1. And, if you don't have time to go back and watch all 10 episodes, we've made a handy-dandy list of the most important things to know before diving into season 2.

Scroll on down for the five biggest things to remember before watching X-Men '97 season 2, but be warned: there are massive spoilers for X-Men '97 season 1 below.

1. The X-Men are stuck in three different timelines

And it's all because of Magneto. It's also why everyone on Earth thinks that the X-Men are either dead or missing. At the end of X-Men '97 season 1, Magneto manages to wipe out all of the Prime Sentinels (while killing thousands of people in the process) and retreats to his little mutant haven, an orbital space station known as Asteroid M. Bastion, still yet to be defeated, decides to crash Asteroid M into the earth... which would effectively blow up the planet. Xavier manages to help Magneto launch the asteroid into space, but it still explodes, and presumably takes the X-Men with it.

A six-month fast-forward shows us that Bishop and Forge are still in 1997, but Nightcrawler, Beast, Xavier, Magneto, and Rogue are sent to somewhere in Ancient Egypt circa 3000 B.C., while Cyclops, Jean Grey, Storm, and Morph are sent to a dystopian future circa 3960 A.D. X-Men '97 season 2 picks up right where season 1 left off.

2. Scott and Jean sent their son Nathan into the future because of his condition

In the X-Men '97 season 1 finale, when Cyclops and Jean are sent to the future, they meet a mystic mutant named Mother Askani, who is leading a desolate planet of hopeless people. This also just so happens to be the same future that their son, Nathan, was sent to as an infant. Shortly after he was born, Sinister injected him with a techno-organic virus with the intention of making him immortal, but it ended up almost killing him.

Realizing that there is no cure on Earth, they send him into the future with Bishop in the hopes that they can find a timeline with a cure. In the finale, Nathan is a teenager and seems pretty healthy... though we know that his cyborg-esque mutation remains, given that he eventually becomes the X-Men hero known as Cable. It's Cable who appears in X-Men '97 season 1 episode 5 and tries to warn them about Bastion's genocidal attack on Genosha.

It's important to remember that Nathan eventually becomes Cable, though it's a little confusing that Cyclops and Jean go into the future and encounter a teenage Nathan, rather than an adult Cable – meaning they've entered an alternate timeline of sorts.

3. Gambit died in the Battle of Genosha

I'm still not over it, but Gambit died during the Battle of Genosha in X-Men '97 season 1 episode 5. He throws Rogue out of harm's way before launching himself at Master Mold, the most powerful of the Prime Sentinels, which explodes and takes Gambit with it. Because of Marvel Cinematic Universe rules (though X-Men '97 is not canon to the main Earth-616 storyline), a lot of us sat and waited for him to miraculously return someway or another... but he still, sadly, seems pretty dead.

A popular theory among fans is that the show will take a page out of the comics and see Gambit brought back from the dead to become one of Apocalypse's Four Horsemen. The X-Men '97 season 1 post-credits scene gives this further credibility, with the final moments of the season seeing Apocalypse pick up one of Gambit's playing cards in present-day (1997) Genosha.

X-Men '97 season 2 episode 8 is titled, 'The Dead Man's Hand,' and I'm pretty sure that's a reference to Gambit... so we'll just have to wait and see.

4. Magneto pulled the adamantium out of Wolverine

Though Wolverine seems alive and well in the X-Men '97 season 2 trailer, it's important to remember that he was on his deathbed when the first season ended. In case you forgot, X-Men '97 began with the X-Men and the world assuming that Xavier had died as a result of Gyrich's assassination attempt (which happened in the series finale of X-Men: The Animated Series, which aired on TV in, you guessed it, 1997). In his last will and testament, Xavier leaves the X-Men and the X-Mansion to Magneto, which causes a rift amongst the entire group.

Magneto tries his best to be an upstanding citizen, but is captured by Bastion. It's Dr. Cooper who finds Magneto and unleashes him, figuring that he's the only being powerful enough to kill Bastion and the Prime Sentinels. She's right, but it destroys most of the world in the process. After Magneto flees to Asteroid M, Xavier, alive and well after hiding out on an alien planet, finds him and tries to get into his mind. Magneto retaliates by almost killing Xavier, which prompts Wolverine to attack. Magneto then uses his freaky-deaky magnet powers to rip all of the adamantium from Wolverine's skeleton, leaving him in a half-dead, feral state where he can really only use his bone claws. X-Men '97 season 2 episode 5, titled 'Weapon X, Lies, and DVDS,' will likely focus on Wolverine.

5. The future where Apocalypse reigns is inevitable

I can't tell you exactly why this is important to remember, other than that Apocalypse is the primary focus of X-Men '97 season 2, but you'll just have to trust me on this one. In the X-Men '97 season 1 finale, we meet not one, but two versions of Apocalypse. In Ancient Egypt, where Xavier, Magneto, Rogue, and Nightcrawler are trapped, they encounter a mutant named En Sabah Nur. En Sabah Nur is the birth name of Apocalypse, and this particular timeline is one where he hasn't transformed into a supervillain just yet. We see Apocalypse in his present-day form in the post-credits scene, when he picks Gambit's playing card up off the ground.

In the season 2 trailer, Apocalypse makes it clear that his mission is to destroy the X-Men... in every timeline. It's important to note that he more or less can't be killed, which is what makes his reign of terror inevitable throughout time.

X-Men '97 season 2 hits Disney Plus on July 1, with the first three episodes in tow. For more, check out our X-Men '97 season 2 review, and never miss an episode with our X-Men '97 season 2 release schedule.

Before creator Tony Gilroy got involved and turned Andor into a thrillingly rich, thematically nuanced masterpiece, the Star Wars show was initially in the hands of Disney animation boss Jared Bush, and a new art book has revealed the Zootopia director's original take on the material.

As spotted by Cinelinx, new coffee table book The Art of Star Wars: Andor contains Bush's original pitch for the Star Wars show, taken from his 2018 series bible, and it reveals a radically different version of Andor that never was.

“The fledgling Rebellion experiences a crippling setback when an Imperial mole hidden within its ranks decimates a series of rebel bases. Cassian Andor, a young intelligence operative, is one of the few who survive, only to be falsely accused of being the mole himself. Out in the cold, Cassian discovers the only way to clear his name and find the mole is to infiltrate an Imperial planet which holds the key to uncovering the mole's identity.”

While this concept for the show retains the core idea of Andor being an espionage-powered story set in a galaxy far, far away, Bush's Andor would have been very different from the two-season show we got under Gilroy's stewardship. Instead of a simple mole hunt, Gilroy shaped Andor into a show about political oppression and resistance that mirrored real-world events to an almost eerie degree.

Andor was originally revealed in November 2018 after roughly a year of development. Initially, The Americans' executive producer Stephen Schiff was brought on board as showrunner, after Bush contributed a pilot script and series bible. Gilroy, who reportedly oversaw Rogue One's extensive reshoots, later shared his own vision for Andor with Kathleen Kennedy by penning a letter to the former head of Lucasfilm. Kennedy was evidently impressed, as Gilroy officially came on board in 2019.

The two-season show ran from 2022 to 2025 and is widely considered one of the high points of the Disney era of Star Wars. We even named Andor season 2 the best show of 2025. Gilroy provided some insights into the beloved show in our season 2 post-mortem, and even dispelled a fan theory around one of the finale's most ambiguous moments.

As for Bush, Andor may have slipped through his fingers, but the filmmaker had a pretty good 2025 too – he was the director of the highest-grossing Hollywood movie of the year, Zootopia 2, after becoming the chief creative officer of Disney Animation in late 2024.

Andor is streaming in full on Disney Plus. For more, check out our list of the best Disney Plus shows, or look ahead with our guide to all the upcoming Star Wars movies and shows.

Live-action Ezra Bridger actor Eman Esfandi has posted a cryptic tease for Ahsoka season 2.

Esfandi made his live-action debut in the first season of the show, and he'll soon be returning when the show airs on Disney Plus early next year.

"'The pain you're feeling cannot compare to the joy that is coming' I tell myself as I await season 2," Esfandi wrote on Twitter.

The tease is so mysterious that even the official Star Wars account doesn't seem to know what to make of it, simply replying: "Eman"

Esfandi had a response, however: "Should've left that in the drafts my b"

At the end of Ahsoka season 1, Ezra safely made it back to the main galaxy by stowing away on Grand Admiral Thrawn's ship. But, Ahsoka Tano and Sabine Wren were left behind, along with Baylan Skoll and Shin Hati.

So far, Ahsoka season 2 is shrouded in mystery. What we know for sure, though, is that Hayden Christensen will return as Anakin Skywalker, Admiral Ackbar will face off against Thrawn, Rory McCann is taking over as Baylan from the late Ray Stevenson, and there will be battles across two galaxies.

"Anybody who saw the sequels knows that there's a First Order coming in, like, 20 years from where we are now in the storyline," The Mandalorian and Grogu director Jon Favreau has teased of the second Ahsoka season. "And then Ahsoka season 2 is coming out – which I've seen all of – and that's definitely more dealing with the larger [picture], a higher level. That's about the officers and we're the enlisted men – this is more of a ground-level experience of what's going on. You're seeing the backdrop – which, by the way, is what the first Star Wars started off as."

Ahsoka season 2 doesn't have a firm release date yet beyond early 2027. While you wait, check out our guide to all the upcoming Star Wars movies and shows for everything else the galaxy far, far away has in store.

The weekend is here, and as always, there is so much to watch. And while you might be feeling overwhelmed, we've rounded up the best picks of the week to help narrow down your choices so you can kick back, relax, and eat some popcorn.

Below, we've gathered the six best movies and TV shows from across all the best streaming services, and thrown them together with a handy description that includes where you can watch. If you're in the mood for some action-fantasy, lighthearted family-friendly comedy, or are absolutely dying to see Larry David in a powdered wig... we've got you covered.

Plus, there are some movies whose theatrical release you may have missed that have finally hit streaming. Whether you feel like taking a three-hour jaunt through a water-filled fictional CGI world, or watching a bunch of anthropomorphic sheep solve a murder, it's all down below for you.

Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Netflix

Not to be confused with the new animated series or forthcoming animated movie, Netflix's live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender is back for a second season. This time around, Aang (Gordon Cormier) and co. journey deeper into the Earth Kingdom to battle their enemy, Fire Lord Ozai (Daniel Dae Kim).

Early reviews for the new season have been overwhelmingly positive, with fans agreeing that Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2 is a vast improvement on season 1. A third season is also on the way, which will conclude the series. After you finish season 2, I recommend firing up the original Nickelodeon cartoon, not just for comparison, but for an optimal double feature experience.

For even more, check out our list of the best Netflix shows.

The Bear season 5

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Hulu

The fifth and final season of The Bear has arrived, and with a 100% Fresh Rotten Tomatoes score in tow. The Bear season 5 picks up the morning after the season 4 finale, in which Sydney (Ayo Edebri), Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), and Sugar (Abby Elliot) find out that Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) has quit the industry and left them the restaurant. Given that this is the end of the line for our favorite restaurateurs... it's their one last chance to get that Michelin star.

It was star Jamie Lee Curtis who officially spilled the beans that the show would end here after four years and countless Emmy and Golden Globe wins. Before you head into season 5, I recommend watching Gary, the Jon Bernthal-penned one-shot that hit Hulu earlier this year and serves as its own standalone companion to the final season.

For what else to watch, here's our pick of the best Hulu shows.

Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: HBO Max

It's just as ridiculous as it sounds, and I mean that in the best way. Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness is a sketch show that takes place across several events in American history – and sees Larry David don a variety of powdered wigs.

Bill Hader and Kathryn Hahn play Abraham and Mary Lincoln, respectively, with John Hamm and Sean Hayes as the Wright Brothers. The impossibly stacked cast includes Lin-Manuel Miranda, Toby Huss, Isla Fisher, and former United States President Barack Obama. Michelle Obama also serves as executive producer.

For more viewing inspiration, check out our guide to the best HBO shows.

Adventure Time: Side Quests

Available: US
Where to watch: Disney Plus

In case you've been missing Finn the Human, Jake the Dog, and co. since the flagship show went off the air in 2018, the boys are back town. Adventure Time: Side Quests is a prequel series that chronicles Finn's childhood and how he came to have that brotherly bond with Jake. John DiMaggio is back to voice Jake, but, because this is the tale of a tiny child version of Finn, Sasha Knight has taken over for Jeremy Shada.

All 10 episodes are currently available in the US only, but will drop internationally on Cartoon Network and HBO Max in October.

For more animated shows, check out our guide to the best shows on Disney Plus.

The Sheep Detectives

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Prime Video

The Sheep Detectives might seem like a silly movie on the surface (and that might be because Patrick Stewart and Bryan Cranston provide the voices of anthropomorphic sheep), but it's actually a profoundly sad (but still funny) movie about grief. When their shepherd (Hugh Jackman) is mysteriously found dead, his flock launches an all-out investigation and goes on a murder-mystery adventure. The absolutely stacked cast includes Nicolas Galitzine, Emma Thompson, Bella Ramsey, Hong Chau, and Larraine Newman.

The film currently sits at a 95% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and has a 5/5 star review in my heart.

After this, give our guide on the best Prime Video movies a look.

Avatar: Fire and Ash

Available: UK/UK
Where to watch: Disney Plus

Fancy a trip to Pandora? Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third installment in James Cameron's blockbuster series, is set one year after the events of The Way of Water, and sees Jake and his family grapple with grief after Neteyama's death. Per the official synopsis, they "encounter a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe called the Ash People, led by the fiery tribe leader, Varang, who has allied with Jake's enemy, Quaritch, as the conflict on Pandora escalates to devastating consequences."

Avatar 4 and 5 may or may not be on the way, with the fifth movie slated for a 2031 release... yes, you read that correctly.

For more on what to watch, here's our guide to the best movies on Disney Plus.

If nothing on our list seems right for you, have a read of our guides to the best Netflix movies, the best Prime Video shows, and the best Apple TV movies you can watch right now.

Back in 2020, The Mandalorian season 2 broke the internet when it brought back Luke Skywalker in the finale. The cameo was a total secret, even to the actors on set, bar Pedro Pascal.

But, Ming-Na Wen, who plays Fennec Shand in the Star Wars universe, has revealed she knew the truth the whole time.

"Oh, I knew it was Luke. How could you not? The glove, the lightsaber, the R2-D2 that they painted freaking green," Wen said in conversation with Katee Sackhoff, who plays Bo-Katan Kryze (and had no idea they were dealing with Luke Skywalker). "I just turned to Jon [Favreau] and Dave [Filoni], I'm like, 'Are you kidding me?'"

The cover story was this mysterious Jedi was none other than Plo Koon, who died during Order 66 – a story Sackhoff apparently believed.

"I'm like, 'Come on. It's R2-D2.' They're like, 'No it's not,'" Wen added, confirming no one would tell her the truth in the moment. Check out the conversation below.

In the finale, Luke Skywalker showed up to save Mando, Grogu, Cara Dune, Bo-Katan, Koska Reeves, and Fennec Shand from the Dark Troopers.

"But even when they didn't admit it, I didn't know how they were going to present it," Wen added. "So, I was very surprised, because I didn't see all those other stuff… It was amazing. I still cried and freaked out."

Luke Skywalker showed up again in The Book of Boba Fett, but hasn't been seen since – though a Star Wars fan spotted a background detail in The Mandalorian and Grogu that might have hinted at his presence on Adelphi Base.

The Mandalorian and Grogu is currently in theaters, and, right now, we don't know what's next for Din Djarin and Baby Yoda. The next Star Wars release is Ahsoka season 2, which is arriving in early 2027.

In the meantime, check out our guide to all the upcoming Star Wars movies and shows for everything else the galaxy far, far away has in store.

Almost 10 years after we last saw her on screen, Elektra is officially back, as the first look at star Élodie Yung's big return in Daredevil: Born Again season 3 has leaked online.

The video, posted on Instagram by JP Photography, shows Yung in what looks to be an updated version of her usual black and red get-up, with a black robe. The star wields Elektra's signature blades before entering a building. Marvel has yet to comment on the leak, but it looks legit, and JP Photography has posted set images before.

It is not clear if the shot is from a scene or if it is just Yung practising her moves. But fans are certainly glad to see her back. "Dude, my goat is back," said one fan on Reddit, and another added, "She heard of Karen and Heather catfighting about Matt and immediately came home to show them what a real demon looks like."

Yung made her on-screen Marvel debut in the Daredevil Netflix series, but the character died at the end of Daredevil Season 2. However, after being resurrected by The Hand, Elektra returned in The Defenders series. But after a building collapsed onto her, her fate was left open-ended. Well, it looks like a few bricks were not enough to stop the ninja, as Elektra is back, and it looks like she is still up for fighting crime.

Elektra is the latest character from the original Netflix series to join the MCU show. Picking up years after the main show ended, Born Again continues Matt Murdock's tale as a blind lawyer by day and vigilante by night. Alongside Charlie Cox as Daredevil, the spin-off has brought back Elden Henson as Foggy Nelson (albeit briefly), Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page, Wilson Bethel as Bullseye, and Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle.

Then, Daredevil: Born Again season 2 saw the return of Defenders star Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones. But Elektra isn't the only Marvel hero from the Netflix days to be making a comeback. Earlier leaks from Born Again season 3 confirm that Defenders stars Mike Colter and Finn Jones will be returning as Luke Cage and Danny Rand.

However, it will be interesting to see what part Elektra plays in the upcoming season. Will she act as an ally to Murdock, or will we stir up more trouble as she has done in the past? We will just have to wait and see.

Daredevil: Born Again season 3 is expected to hit Disney Plus sometime in March 2027. For more, check out how to watch the Marvel movies in order, and keep up with Marvel Phase 6 with our guide to upcoming Marvel movies and shows.

As Loverboy once said, everybody's working for the weekend – because there's no better time to get stuck into the biggest and best streaming releases around. Wondering what to watch on your precious days off? We've got you covered.

Below you'll find a rundown of the 6 must-watch releases from across all the best streaming services, meaning there's a recommendation for everyone, whatever you subscribe to. And this weekend is a doozy, with the long-awaited return of a flagship HBO show, two returning prestige shows featuring suave men in suits, a bingeable Harlan Coben mystery, and a new show that could fill the vacuum left behind by Crazy Rich Asians.

If it's a movie you're after, and you don't fancy a trip to a packed theater to see Toy Story 5 (or you're not in the mood for one of the best sci-fi movies on Netflix), then there's the latest entry in a young adult romance franchise that audiences can't get enough of. With so much on offer, the problem is how you can fit everything in and still squeeze a bit of outside time into your weekend as well. So read on for our weekend streaming picks, and exactly where to find them.

House of the Dragon season 3

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: HBO Max (US and UK), NOW/Sky (UK)

The Dance of the Dragons continues in House of the Dragon season 3. You may recall that season 2 ended with the respective forces of Team Black and Team Green marching towards battle (if you don't, our House of the Dragon recap has you covered). Well, season 3 is set to deliver on two years of delayed gratification, as the new season opens with the Battle of the Gullet – one of the bloodiest naval battles in the history of Westeros.

In other words, House of the Dragon season 3 wastes no time getting back to the action. Our 4* House of the Dragon season 3 review even calls it "the most explosive start to a Westeros-set season to date," so be sure to tune in when the first episode drops this weekend. Our House of the Dragon season 3 release schedule will make sure you know exactly when to tune in, wherever you may be.

For more viewing inspiration, check out our guide to the best HBO shows.

Sugar season 2

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Apple TV

If you watched the first season of this Colin Farrell-starring LA detective show, you'll know the marketing materials are concealing a huge and frankly bonkers twist. We won't spoil it here, but let's just say there's more to Sugar than a movie-loving private eye solving missing-person mysteries around Tinseltown.

Sugar's second season features a whole new case involving the missing brother of a boxer on the verge of the big leagues, and sees Marvel/The Last of Us star Tony Dalton join the cast as a corrupt sheriff. Tune in before someone spoils the surprise…

For what else to watch, here's our pick of the best Apple TV shows.

The Agency season 2

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Paramount Plus

A remake of the critically acclaimed French spy thriller The Bureau, The Agency stars Michael Fassbender as a CIA operative navigating the twisty, subterfuge-filled world of international espionage, and offers a more grounded take on the spy genre than the likes of Jack Ryan.

Working from rock-solid source material, the story alone makes this a must-watch. But it's got a heck of a cast as well; alongside Fassbender, Richard Gere, Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith and John Magaro feature, many stepping into the spotlight this season after operating on the sidelines in season 1.

For what else to watch, here's our pick of the best shows on Paramount Plus.

I Will Find You

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Netflix

Writer-producer Harlan Coben has become an industry unto himself. I Will Find You is the latest of his many beach reads to be adapted for binge viewing, and stars Avatar's Sam Worthington as a father jailed for the murder of his son, only to discover in prison that his missing child could still be alive.

Intriguing premise, right? I Will Find You also features a typically stacked cast for a Coben adaptation: Severance's Britt Lower, Heroes' Milo Ventimiglia and Gotham's Erin Richards also star. Just don't start watching too late at night, because the moreish episodes will keep you up till sunrise.

If this doesn't tickle your fancy, check out our list of the best Netflix shows.

The Season

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Hulu/Disney Plus

If you've ever found yourself wondering why a sequel to Crazy Rich Asians is still stuck in development hell, The Season should tide you over till China Rich Girlfriend finally goes into production. Set in the luxury world of Hong Kong's elite boating scene (we're all familiar, I'm sure), it's the kind of show where scandal, betrayal and, eventually, murder are par for the course.

Shadow and Bone's Jessie Mei Lee leads the cast as something of an interloper who throws a cat among the pigeons or, rather, a shark among the superyachts. Reviewers have called it "Succession meets Crazy Rich Asians," while the Hong Kong locations are as glamorous as they come. Perfect weekend binge-viewing that may give you a few summer holiday ideas.

For more on what to watch, here's our guide to the best shows on Disney Plus.

Your Fault: London

Available: UK/UK
Where to watch: Prime Video

If you haven't gotten on board with this prolific series of romantic dramas yet, now is the perfect time. A follow-up to My Fault: London (so be sure to watch that first), it stars Asha Banks and Matthew Broome as madly in love twentysomethings whose commitment to one another is tested by conflicting desires.

An English-language adaptation of the wildly popular Spanish-language trilogy Culpables, the Fault movies may not be high art, but they are very watchable. And the best news is the third film in the trilogy – Our Fault: London – was shot back-to-back with the second movie, meaning a sequel is already in the can.

After this, give our guide on the best Prime Video movies a look for your next viewing inspiration.

If nothing on our list seems right for you, have a read of our guides to the best Netflix movies, the best Prime Video shows, and the best Apple TV movies you can watch right now.

As another weekend approaches, so do new streaming releases. So, if you're wondering what to watch this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, you're in for a treat as several new movies and TV shows hit the big streaming platforms.

HBO Max has a returning superhero show as My Adventures with Superman season 3 arrives, as well as a hit horror movie in They Will Kill You, which is available to watch now as well. Prime Video is dialling up the romance with new show Every Year After as Apple TV Plus gets us ready for a hugely-anticipated finale with the penultimate episode of Widow's Bay.

If it's a movie you're after, Disney Plus is releasing a special extended addition of its 2014 hit Muppets Most Wanted. Then over on Netflix you can see a beautifully crafted stop-motion fantasy film called I Am Frankelda. With so many variety on offer, there's plenty to keep you busy this weekend. So read on for why we recommend these picks – and how exactly you can stream them.

My Adventures with Superman season 3

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: HBO Max

Clark Kent is back in My Adventures with Superman season 3, which arrives on HBO this week. The third season returns to Metropolis as our titular hero faces new enemies, including a brutal Cyborg Superman who claims to be better than the Man of Steel in every possible way. In order to defeat this threat, Supes teams up with Supergirl, Jimmy Olsen, and Lois Lane to bring order back to the city.

Set across 10 episodes, the new outing is just as action-packed and full of heart as previous seasons as it manages to explore a new side to this much-adapted hero. The Boys star Jack Quaid returns as Superman alongside newcomers Max Mittelman as Cyborg Supes and Darren Criss as Superboy. The show is airing weekly on HBO Max following its release on Toonami, and is well worth a watch.

For more viewing inspiration, check out our guide to the best HBO shows.

Widow's Bay episode 9

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Apple TV Plus

Our time in the, ahem, charming town of Widow's Bay is almost at an end as the show's penultimate episode arrives this week. The Matthew Rhys-led series has been one of the big surprises of 2026 so far, working as both a hilarious horror satire as well as gripping and tense thriller. There are so many questions remaining in the penultimate episode as we wait for next week's finale so there's never been a better time to make sure you're up to date before the final episode airs.

And if you needed any more convincing to book a ferry trip over, then the reviews speak for themselves. Currently sitting at 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, the Guardian gave the show five out of five stars, saying it's "Mare of Easttown meets Schitt's Creek, but with something else that makes it singular". What more could you want? Widow's Bay episode 9 is streaming now on Apple TV Plus.

For what else to watch, here's our pick of the best Apple TV series.

Every Year After

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Prime Video

Prime Video is well known as the place to be for romantic dramas. Not only did their show The Summer I Turned Pretty become a global hit, but they've also had new romantic series like Off Campus and Maxton Hall win over viewers. Now another new entry is joining the list as Every Year After arrives on the streamer.

Based on the novel 'Every Summer After' by Carley Fortune, the eight-part drama follows Percy Fraser and Sam Florek, two best friends who find themselves constantly drawn back to each other. Think One Day meets Virgin River, the series is all about whether the one that got away is truly gone forever. All episodes are available to stream now.

We've also got a round-up of the best shows on Prime Video.

I Am Frankelda

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Netflix

Get lost in a new dark fantasy world in I Am Frankelda, an absorbing stop-motion story set between the real world and the world of terrors. It follows a young aspiring writer called Francisca Imelda in 19th century Mexico who is approached by a prince to help write more nightmares. As he explains to her, if humans are no longer scared, then his kingdom of terrors will cease to exist.

The Mexican movie was first released in 2025 but will be landing globally on Netflix this weekend. The filmmakers were inspired by Guillermo del Toro and his visual language of fantastical creatures and dark fantasy can be felt throughout. If you love the art that goes into this kind of filmmaking as well as getting lost in a new world, this is definitely one to add to your weekend watchlist. Did we mention it was a musical too?

If this doesn't tickle your fancy, check out our list of the best Netflix fantasy movies available now.

Muppets Most Wanted Extended Edition

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Disney Plus

While it's not something we were necessarily expecting, it's always a treat to have more Muppets to enjoy. This weekend Disney Plus is releasing a special longer edition of the 2014 movie Muppets Most Wanted. Previously only available on the Blu-Ray, this version features 12 minutes of extra footage. Fans who have seen it have called it the definitive version of the beloved movie as it subtly reshapes the story in a very satisfying way.

The additions include added character beats and more jokes, as well as expanded musical numbers. Viewers can enjoy extra verses and gags in this new version, which seems like a perfect watch for muppets fans and those wanting revisit the fun movie more than a decade on from its first release. Muppets Most Wanted Extended Edition arrives on June 14.

For more on what to watch, here's our guide to the best movies on Disney Plus.

They Will Kill You

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: HBO Max

An action horror described by some as John Wick meets Tarantino is arriving on HBO Max this weekend. They Will Kill You stars Joker's Zazie Beetz, Severance's Patricia Arquette, and Harry Potter's Tom Felton in a thriller full of surprises. The story follows an ex-convict who answers a cryptic ad to become a housekeeper at a mysterious New York City highrise. However, when she's there, she soon realizes that this is not an ordinary home.

Several people have vanished from the building over the decades and it seems like a satanic cult may be the reason why. It's only been a few months since it came out in theaters, but you can already enjoy the gory slasher from the comfort of your sofa as it arrives on HBO Max.

After this, give our guide on the best HBO movies a look for your next viewing inspiration.

If nothing on our list seems right for you, have a read of our guides to the best Netflix shows, the best Prime Video movies, and the best Apple TV movies you can watch right now.

Wonder Man is one of Marvel's most delightful surprises, and the cast has teased what they would like to see when the story continues in season 2 – and director Destin Daniel Cretton and writer Andrew Guest have also hinted at what to expect.

The Disney Plus show revolves around the odd couple friendship between Ben Kingsley's Trevor Slattery and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II's Simon Williams, and it sounds like that will continue to be at the forefront of Wonder Man season 2.

"There's so much fun to be had in whatever crazy journey they're going to go on next together," Cretton says in a video shared to Marvel's Twitter account. "But I also think there's a deep well, both in Simon Williams but also Trevor Slattery, to get to know them more and to understand their past."

While that sounds like a very grounded extension of the first season, Kingsley has a different idea for Trevor. "I would love Trevor's story to go into outer space," he shared. "But I probably find that a bit of a stretch." Later in the video, he adds: "But I'd love to have him visit other planets."

Guest, creator, writer, and executive producer, says: "More Simon and Trevor, more entertainment stories, and also, some new things that we didn't quite get to explore. And I know I'm being vague, but I don't want to get in trouble with any of my bosses."

X Mayo, who plays Janelle Jackson, had one particular open plot thread in mind. "One thing that I'm excited is to see, where is Josh Gad? Where is he? He's somewhere just floating. So, I'm excited for that, and to see how Simon's character, Wonder Man, progresses."

"Truthfully, if you are going in to watch this show expecting a superhero show that is typically like something you've seen before, I think you will not like the show, if that's all you want," Cretton previously told us. "But I also think you'll probably, if you watch it all the way through, surprisingly, fall in love with these characters and find that this show, even though it's not a typical superhero show, to me, uses the genre in a way that is so much more exciting and interesting than just watching two people fight."

Wonder Man season 2 doesn't yet have a release date. While you wait, check out our guide to all the upcoming Marvel movies and shows for everything else that's on the way.

With a new month comes a whole heap of new releases on streaming services to enjoy – and June is no exception. This first week brings with it several returning series as well as the release of a new Netflix original movie. Probably the most exciting pick of this weekend's options is Cape Fear, which adapts John D. MacDonald's The Executioners once again for the screen, this time starring Javier Bardem and Amy Adams.

That's by no means all there is to watch on the TV front either. On Prime Video, animated show The Legend of Vox Machina returns for its fourth season, which is now officially the penultimate season of the Critical Role adaptation. Then on AMC Plus, Interview With a Vampire returns with a new season titled The Vampire Lestat, which sees the titular vampire become a rockstar.

Films are equally as exciting this week as two major releases make their way onto streaming – and they couldn't be more different. Pixar movie Hoppers is now streaming on Disney Plus if you're after a family-friendly watch that's great fun, meanwhile Alexander Skarsgård's R-rated motorcycle romance is available on HBO Max. Finally, the queen of romantic comedies Jennifer Lopez is back for a new Netflix film written and starring Ted Lasso's Brett Goldstein.

Cape Fear

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Apple TV+

"Let me ask you a question, what is your worst fear?" Javier Bardem's chilling Max Cady asks in the new Apple TV Plus series Cape Fear. Based on John D. MacDonald's The Executioners, it follows Tom and Anna Bowden (played by Patrick Wilson and Amy Adams here) as they deal with Cady returning to their lives when he's released from prison. Vicious and unpredictable, he is after revenge from the pair who represented him 17 years ago.

If it sounds familiar, there's a reason. This book has actually been adapted twice before, by J. Lee Thompson in 1962 and by none other than Martin Scorsese in 1991. Scorsese is a producer on this version too alongside Steven Spielberg. And with such impressive talent on and behind the camera, it's no surprise that the show has been landing rave reviews already, with lots of praise for the performances from Bardem and Adams. The first two episodes are available to stream now with the rest of the limited series airing weekly.

Our list of the best Apple TV shows is packed with quality entertainment.

The Legend of Vox Machina season 4

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Prime Video

Based on Dungeons & Dragons web series Critical Role, The Legend of Vox Machina has won a lot of fans over its first three seasons for its fun, irreverent take on this beloved world. Now the show is back with a fourth outing, balancing comedy and adventure across 12 new episodes. This time, we pick up with Vox Machina, a year after they separated following the Chroma Conclave. Adventure, and a new evil rising, bring them back together once again to face an epic enemy.

Most of the voice cast are back for the penultimate season of the animated show, including the return of fan-favorite character Taryon Darrington (voiced by Wayne Brady). There's also a surprise introduction of Lord of the Rings star Andy Serkis too, who is voicing a mystery role in the new season, which you won't want to miss. The first three episodes are available now on Prime Video with new triple episode drops continuing until June 24.

For what else to watch, check out our guide to the best Prime Video shows.

The Vampire Lestat

Available: US
Where to watch: AMC+

Now before you start wondering if there's another new spin-off series arriving in the Anne Rice AMC universe, The Vampire Lestat is actually a continuation of the show that kicked this whole franchise off. This is Interview With the Vampire season 3, with a slight twist. Instead of continuing to tell this story from the point of view of Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson), the new episodes shift the perspective to Sam Reid's Lestat de Lioncourt after he wakes up in the modern world and becomes a rock star.

The change-up in format has definitely worked too as the series has debuted to a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes, with a lot of thanks due to Reid's magnetic performance as Lestat. This time around he uncovers new sides to his deeply flawed and interesting character and after all of the twists and turns in season 2, his relationship with Louis is still a key part of this story too and will unfurl in interesting ways across these seven episodes. The first episode arrives on June 7, with subsequent outings airing each Sunday on AMC Plus.

Office Romance

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Netflix

Rom-com queen Jennifer Lopez is back for a new Netflix movie written and starring Ted Lasso's Brett Goldstein. Office Romance sees Lopez play Jackie, the CEO of a fictional company called Air Cruz. Part of her iron fist rule of the company is an extremely rigid anti-fraternization policy for all her employees, which gets tested when lawyer Daniel (Goldstein) starts working for her and sparks fly.

It's pretty much exactly what you're asking for if you're in the mood for an easy, light-hearted watch. Goldstein's dialogue, co-scribed by Joe Kelly, adds an extra witty kick to this world too, making it an enjoyable watch. It's Lopez who is the real star here though, bringing back her goofball charm as a leading lady, well honed from movies like The Wedding Planner and Maid in Manhattan. You can watch Office Romance on Netflix now.

Check out our guide to the best Netflix movies for more great viewing.

Hoppers

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Disney+

Pixar's latest Hoppers is now available to watch on Disney Plus. The charming new animated movie imagines what might happen if scientists had discovered a way to transform human consciousness into robotic animals. Using the technology, our protagonist Mabel (voiced brilliantly by Piper Curda) "hops" into a robotic beaver to experience life as the animals live it. It's a great premise and one that Jesse Andrews' script handles deftly with humor, heart, and a lot of adventure.

The voice cast is pretty impressive too with Jon Hamm, Dave Franco, and Meryl Streep all starring in the movie. Widely called a return to form for Pixar, Hoppers received great reviews during its cinematic run so it's a bit of a no brainer to add it to your weekend streaming list too. The movie is available to watch right now as well, so what are you waiting for?

Check out our picks of the best Disney Plus movies for what else to watch.

Pillion

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: HBO Max

If you're looking for a darker romance that Netflix's new rom-com, then Pillion is another streaming option for you this weekend. The Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling-led film that won over critics at film festivals is now finally heading to HBO Max. It stars Melling as a timid gay man named Colin who's world is broadened by Skarsgård's Ray, an enigmatic biker. The pair start a BDSM relationship, which causes Colin to change in unexpected ways.

Written and directed by Harry Lighton, the film is based on the 2020 novel Box Hill by Adam Mars-Jones. Brilliant writing and absorbing performances really elevate this one, which you can stream on HBO Max now.

We've got a list of the best HBO Max movies you can watch right now too.

For more, check out our round up of the best Hulu movies and the best Prime Video movies you can also watch now.

Star Wars series The Book of Boba Fett was met with a mixed reaction when it hit Disney Plus back in 2021. Critics were more up on the show than audiences, based on its divisive Rotten Tomatoes score, and there was a general consensus that the best episodes were when the series diverted course to tell The Mandalorian's story.

However, despite not winning over viewers, it seems that Lucasfilm may have considered a second season of the show at some point. Speaking at Fan Expo Philadelphia, Jonny Coyne, who played Lord Janu Coin in The Mandalorian and Grogu and briefly in The Mandalorian season 3, shared the insight.

"They said they were going to put me into [The Mandalorian] season 4, and maybe a possible Boba Fett episode as well, and then it all went away," he told audiences. "It all went away, and then the movie happened."

Per Screen Rant, it seems that Coyne was referring to conversations that happened after he appeared in The Mandalorian season 3, meaning that he can't have been referring to The Book of Boba Fett season 1. If this is true, then it does suggest that Lucasfilm was actively considering a second outing of the Temuera Morrison-led spin-off.

It seems quite unlikely that would happen now, but you never know what the higher-ups at Lucasfilm are considering next for the galaxy far, far away. What has been confirmed is Ahsoka season 2, which will be arriving in 2027. You can also check out all of the other upcoming Star Wars movies and shows that have been confirmed.

Andor might be a direct prequel to Rogue One, but it does have one key difference with the movie – its tone.

While Andor is a gritty political thriller, Rogue One still has more of an edge to it, but is less intense than the show.

"I watched Rogue One right after the finale of Andor and they really are played completely differently," says one person on Reddit. "The characters are paper thin in the movie compared to the depth they all get in the show, the pacing is far quicker and there's never a moment to [ruminate] on things. Now some of these are expected because one is a blockbuster movie and the other is a methodical serial television show so the very medium they're both in pretty much means they will feel different."

"When I rewatched Rogue One right after I finished Andor, I was struck by how mystical the former seemed in comparison to the latter," says another fan. The Force does play a part in Andor season 2, but in only a few scenes.

"The tonal changes between R1 and Andor have quite a bit to do with format and genre. One was a single movie, and the other a 24 episode series; one was basically a war movie focused on a specific action and the circumstances that led up to it, and the other was a political/espionage thriller. Also, there were differences in writing and production style that impacted tone for each," argues someone else.

"I find R1 waaaay colder and emotionally distant than Andor," says another person, while another says: "I cared about the characters in Andor and... not in the other"

"Cassian in Andor doesn't perfectly line up with Cassian in Rogue One, but it's close enough," says someone else.

"My biggest gripe with the Andor/Rogue One 'Trilogy' is that Rogue One uses the classic, lighter music and emotional themes. It has those momentary flashes of whimsy that the OT/PT/ST have. Also, while I loved C3PO and R2 on first release, their very brief presence did disrupt the flow a bit on rewatches, and after Andor, I actively dislike them showing up," is another person's take. "I know Andor Cut fixes most continuity errors that were introduced from what I understand, but it's unfortunate that the official release is so tonally different from Andor from purely an entertainment standpoint."

Andor season 2 ends just moments before Rogue One begins, with Cassian Andor setting off on the mission that will eventually lead to him helping steal the Death Star plans on Scarif.

Next up for Star Wars is Ahsoka season 2, which has a release window of early 2027. The Mandalorian and Grogu is currently in theaters.

You can keep up to date with everything else on the way with our guide to all the upcoming Star Wars movies and shows.

We've reached the end of May and while several of the month's major releases have already come out, there's still a few more exciting launches happening this week. Probably the most exciting pick is Nicolas Cage's first TV role, as he stars in new Prime Video Spider-Man series, Spider-Noir.

That's not the only exciting release in our list of the best new shows and movies to stream this week, either. There's also a new spin-off to Apple TV Plus' beloved series For All Mankind, which turns the focus to the Soviet Union. Netflix's runaway hit comedy The Four Seasons is also back for a hilarious second outing as well.

On the movie side, there's an under-the-radar horror movie landing on Hulu and Disney Plus, as well as an Oscar-winning drama. Then, just in case you missed it in theaters, Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride! is also now out on streaming, starring newly minted Oscar winner Jessie Buckley.

This is all just scratching the surface of what's available on streaming this week. For more of what to watch (and what you might have missed this month), read our guides on everything new on Netflix in May 2026, everything new on Disney Plus in May 2026, and everything new on Prime Video in May 2026.

Spider-Noir

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Prime Video

Nicolas Cage swings onto the small screen in new Spider-Man show, Spider-Noir. He stars as an aging private investigator and former superhero called Ben Reilly. When a new case lands on his desk, he must grapple with his past and decide whether he wants to become The Spider once again. It's set in an alternate universe to the rest of Sony's Spider-Man movies, but Cage did first play the role in the Spider-Verse films. However, this new show is based more on the comics, adapted by Oren Uziel to introduce a new version of this character in a slick, genre-driven drama.

One of the most fun parts about this release is that you can watch it in both black and white or color (read how to do that here). It's also landed some pretty positive reviews, with praise mostly falling at Cage's feet for his authentic performance. Our own Spider-Noir review gave it 3.5 stars with our reviewer calling it "a delightfully camp, low-stakes romp through 1930s New York City that proves Nicolas Cage is still cooler than all of us." You can stream all episodes of the 8-part show on Prime Video now.

See what else we recommend with our guide to the best TV shows on Prime Video.

The Four Seasons season 2

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Netflix

The Four Seasons was a breakout hit for Netflix when its first season arrived back in May 2025. It's all-star cast got viewers hooked with Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Colman Domingo, and Will Forte all appearing in lead roles. However, it was the deft balance of all-out laughs and more tender emotion that was what made the show so popular with viewers and critics alike.

Now the show is returning with a second season, which follows in the wake of season 1's shock death. This time around, the group of friends navigate three new vacations with more baggage and a baby in tow. All eight episodes are available to stream now.

See what else we recommend with our guide to the best shows on Netflix.

Star City

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Apple TV

For All Mankind is undoubtedly one of Apple TV's best shows currently airing, telling an alternate history where the USSR was the first nation to reach the moon. In the original show, this kicked off a more intense space race that has been told from the American perspective so far. Well, now, new spin-off Star City is changing the narrative, telling the story from the perspective of the Soviet space agency.

It's an intriguing premise that will likely appeal to fans of the original show as well as newcomers to this sci-fi universe. What's more, it's got a seriously stacked cast of dramatic talent. Rhys Ifans plays the chief designer of the program, while Anna Maxwell Martin is the head of the KGB surveillance department at Star City. Early reviews have been very positive for the new show, which has opened to a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score. The first two episodes arrive on May 29, airing weekly thereafter.

Our list of the best Apple TV shows is packed with quality entertainment.

The Bride!

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: HBO Max

Based on Mary Shelley's 1818 novel Frankenstein and the 1935 movie Bride of Frankenstein, The Bride! tells a new story set in a very familiar world. After impressing with her directorial debut, The Lost Daughter, The Dark Knight star Maggie Gyllenhaal is in both the writing and directing chair for this one. It stars Christian Bale as 'Frank', the monster created by Dr. Frankenstein, opposite Jessie Buckley as the titular Bride, a woman who is brought back from the dead to be his companion.

Buckley's performance as a radical rebel drives much of the movie, which split critics between fervent admirers and confused observers. Called a sci-fi fantasy version of Sid and Nancy and Natural Born Killers, it seems destined to become a cult classic. It's well worth your streaming time this weekend to make up your own mind on the 2026 release. The movie is available to watch now on HBO Max in the UK and the US.

Check out our guide to the best HBO Max movies for more essential viewing.

Descendent

Available: US
Where to watch: Hulu/Disney Plus

This pacy horror likely flew under your radar when it was first released in 2025. Produced by Marvel filmmaking duo Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead (who worked on Moon Knight and Daredevil: Born Again), this sci-fi thriller tells the story of a school security guard in Los Angeles who struggles to navigate his childhood trauma as he prepares for the birth of his first child.

However, things start to get pretty weird when he ends up seeing a mysterious beam of light one night on his shift. He wakes up after this odd encounter with images of aliens and desert landscapes plaguing his mind. The Walking Dead actor Ross Marquand stars in the lead role of this twisty and tense horror with a very decent 88% on Rotten Tomatoes. You can stream the movie on Hulu right now.

Our guide to the best Hulu movies is full of cinematic gems.

The Theory of Everything

Available: US/UK
Where to watch: Netflix (US)/Prime Video (UK)

Awards darling The Theory of Everything is now available to stream on Netflix. The biographical drama tells the love story of physicist Stephen Hawking (Eddie Redmayne) and his wife, Jane Wilde Hawking (Felicity Jones). The pair navigate his advancing illness and rising fame across three decades of their lives, beginning with their first meeting at Cambridge University.

If you missed this one when it was released back in 2014, it's well worth a watch now for its tender and emotional retelling of Hawking's life. Nominated for five Oscars and winning the Academy Award for Redmayne, it's easy to see why this movie is so well-loved. It's on Prime Video in the UK for four days before it heads to Netflix in the US on May 31.

For more streaming inspiration, you can check out our breakdown of the best Netflix movies.

If you're still in need of inspiration, check out our guides to the best movies on Prime Video and the best shows on Disney Plus.

12 years ago, Charlie Cox was officially announced as Daredevil, and Marvel fans are celebrating the occasion.

The Marvel Twitter account shared the news on May 28, 2014. All these years later, Cox has appeared in multiple seasons of the Netflix show, two seasons of Daredevil: Born Again (with Daredevil: Born Again season 3 on the way), She-Hulk, and Spider-Man: No Way Home.

"12 years ago today, Charlie Cox was officially announced as Daredevil One of the best castings in superhero media," said one fan on Reddit, which kicked off a celebration.

"Time flies. He is so awesome as Daredevil," said one person, while another said: "Top 5 casting in the MCU for me. He owns this role for life."

"S-Tier comic book casting," said another fan. "Matt Murdock is one of the more complicated roles in the MCU to play and Charlie nails everything about him to perfection," agreed someone else.

"12 years later and he is still giving us phenomenal acting moments in the role that blows me away," said another person. "One of the Marvel [goat]s for sure"

Daredevil: Born Again season 3 doesn't yet have a release date, but Bullseye actor Wilson Bethel has recently teased his new suit.

"There will be a small time jump, but it's not too significant. It's not like we're jumping ahead five years or anything," Marvel TV boss Brad Winderbaum has said of the upcoming third season. "We're probably jumping ahead a year or so, kind of like the real-life distance between seasons."

While you wait, check out our guide to all the upcoming Marvel movies and shows for everything else that's on the way.

Daredevil: Born Again star Wilson Bethel has posted a first look at Bullseye's new suit for season 3.

Warning: there are Daredevil: Born Again season 2 finale spoilers ahead!

Bethel took to Instagram to post a video of his gloved wrist, which is all black and bears the Bullseye logo. He simply captioned it, "Stepping out. #S3" You can check it out below.

Throughout his time on Netflix's Daredevil and Born Again, Bullseye has donned a modern version of the classic blue supersuit. Some fans are hoping that the new suit is more comic accurate, with the logos on each glove, and potentially the logo on the forehead part of the mask with some added stripes. Bethel previously stated we could expect a more comic book accurate Bullseye... which is interesting given his rather ominous send-off in the Daredevil: Born Again season 2 finale (which saw him getting on a plane with the mysterious Mr. Charles to God knows where).

"The past now being behind him in the way it is, I think it opens up a whole slew of interesting new storytelling possibilities," Bethel previously told The Direct. "Especially for those who are excited to see some version of Bullseye that resembles the comic book version a little bit more, because maybe he's just a fucking mean ass gun for hire right now, and there are a lot worse ways to experience Bullseye."

Added Bethel: "And it's one of the things that's super cool about this character, just because he's one way right now at the end of season 2, don't expect him to be there at the beginning of season 3."

All episodes of Daredevil: Born Again season 2 are streaming now on Disney Plus, and Daredevil: Born Again season 3 is set to premiere in March 2027. For more, check out our guide to the Daredevil: Born Again season 2 ending explained.

Skeleton Crew season 2 might be possible, star Kerry Condon has revealed.

The Star Wars show debuted in December 2024 to a very positive Rotten Tomatoes score of 92%, but, since then, updates on its future have been scarce.

"I mean, I heard maybe possibly, but I don't know," Kerry Condon, who played Fara, mother of youngster Fern, told Screen Rant. "You never know in this business, but I really hope so because I thought the kids were great."

Skeleton Crew followed a bunch of kids who, after accidentally leaving their planet, have to try and find their way back home – only, nobody has heard of their planet, and it also turns out to be the rumored home of legendary treasure.

Jude Law starred as Jod Na Nawood, while Nick Frost voiced droid SM-33. The young cast was made up of Kyriana Kratter as KB, Ravi Cabot-Conyers as Wim, Ryan Kiera Armstrong as Fern, and Robert Timothy Smith as Neel.

While the show was well received, its debut didn't make it into the Nielsen top 10, with its first two episodes netting only 382 million minutes watched in their first week. That's the lowest of any live-action Star Wars show.

Still, a recent Production Weekly update said Skeleton Crew season 2 is "in development," so more could well be on the way.

Our own Skeleton Crew review awarded the show 4 stars, calling the show "a fun adventure story with lots of promise for Star Wars TV."

We'll just have to wait and see what happens next for Skeleton Crew, but in the meantime, Star Wars has returned to the big screen for the first time in seven years with The Mandalorian and Grogu, which is currently playing in theaters.

Up next is Ahsoka season 2, which has an early 2027 release window.

Until then, get up to speed on everything else the galaxy far, far away has in store with our guide to all the upcoming Star Wars movies and shows.

The first Star Wars movie in seven years, The Mandalorian and Grogu, is now playing in theaters. But before Disney scooped up Lucasfilm for a cool $4.5bn, Star Wars was in a very precarious place, and Ahsoka voice actor Ashley Eckstein credits animated series The Clone Wars with turning that around.

Speaking at MCM Expo, where the cast of The Clone Wars were reunited on stage, Eckstein talked about being a Star Wars pioneer, as the voice of Jedi Padawan Ahsoka Tano on The Clone Wars.

“For us, it’s easy to forget, but when Clone Wars was on the air, there was no other Star Wars. We thought Star Wars was done," Eckestein said. "This was before Disney bought it and we were the only thing on the air… Without the success of Clone Wars we might not be seeing Mandalorian, Boba Fett, etcetera.”

It's a fair point, as much of Star Wars' recent output (Andor aside) has spun out from the world established by The Clone Wars. The Mandalorian season 3, in particular, featured numerous story threads that tied back to The Clone Wars, while Ahsoka, Maul – Shadow Lord, and The Bad Batch all pick up with characters and events depicted in The Clone Wars and Rebels.

Whether this is a good thing for Star Wars is debatable. The Mandalorian season 3 is widely considered the show's weakest season, in part because of its connections to Star Wars' animated output. The influence is plain as day, though: Rebels fan-favorite Zeb Orrelios plays a noteworthy supporting role in The Mandalorian and Grogu, while Ahsoka season 2 will further the story of The Clone Wars and Rebels in live action.

Originally, The Mandalorian season 4 would have set up the new season of Ahsoka in a major way, but Favreau started from scratch after pivoting to a feature instead of a new season. As it stands, The Mandalorian and Grogu continues the adventures of Din Djarin and his tiny green ward. But despite being a "standalone" story, the new movie does feature "subtle stuff that relates to Ahsoka season 2." We've got a wait to find out what, exactly, as Ahsoka season 2 won't hit Disney Plus until early 2027.

The Mandalorian and Grogu is in theaters now. For more, check out our list of upcoming Star Wars movies or here's how to watch The Clone Wars in order.

Looking for what to remember before The Mandalorian and Grogu? Then this is the Way. The first season of The Mandalorian dropped way back in 2019, so your memory of Din Djarin and Din Grogu's adventures might be a little fuzzy.

Below, we've rounded up everything you need to remember before The Mandalorian and Grogu in a Mandalorian recap, so you can get up to speed at a glance. There are six crucial Star Wars plot points that are essential to remember, and we've got them all detailed here.

So, for all you need to know, head on down to our recap. For more, check out our guide to all the upcoming Star Wars movies and shows.

The Mandalorian recap

Mando originally finds Grogu as a bounty target

Din Djarin meets baby Grogu in quite an unconventional way: a mysterious Imperial by the name of the Client tasks Mando with tracking down a 50-year old bounty. When Mando arrives, the bounty is actually a tiny, green baby.

From the outset, Mando protects him, shooting the bounty hunting droid IG-11 to prevent him from hurting the baby. While Mando does initially hand over Grogu to the Empire, he soon has a change of heart and goes back to rescue him. The fearsome Imperial Moff Gideon, however, continues to attempt to track them down.

Grogu trains with Luke Skywalker

Mando and Grogu have plenty of adventures together and start to develop a father and son bond, but Din Djarin is on a quest to return the baby to his own kind: the Jedi. Ahsoka Tano refuses to train the youngling because of Grogu's strong attachment to Mando, but, after Din Djarin takes his charge to the planet Tython, Grogu calls out to a Jedi. But, the baby is kidnapped by Dark Troopers and the Razor Crest is destroyed in the process.

Later, when Mando and his pals go to save Grogu from Moff Gideon, none other than Luke Skywalker shows up to save the baby and take him away to be trained. Mando and Grogu share an emotional goodbye, and Grogu leaves with Luke.

Mando and Grogu reunite in The Book of Boba Fett

This part of the story is easily missed if you didn't realise The Book of Boba Fett was essential viewing. In the show, Din Djarin returns and goes to visit Grogu at Jedi school. Only, Luke and Ahsoka are reluctant to let Mando see the youngling, because of that pesky attachment rule. So, Mando leaves without seeing his former ward, but not before leaving behind a gift of Beskar chainmail.

Luke, sensing Grogu's heart might not be fully in his Padawan training, gives Grogu a choice between Yoda's lightsaber or the chainmail from Mando. Grogu makes his choice off-screen, but we learn the outcome when he returns to Tatooine in Luke's X-wing, rocking the Beskar vest. Peli Motto then takes Grogu back to Mando, and they reunite mid-battle as Din Djarin helps his old friend Boba Fett with his crime syndicate problems.

Mando will no longer remove his helmet

While Din Djarin had his helmet removed in season 1 by IG-11 in order to heal him, then took it off twice in season 2 for Grogu's sake, in season 3, he is dedicated to cleansing himself and keeping the helmet on. His Creed as a Child of the Watch means he is forbidden from letting others see his face. In season 3, he cleanses himself in the Living Waters of Mandalore, and so he earns forgiveness from removing his helmet.

"It's an interesting proposition," director Jon Favreau told us of whether Din Djarin's understanding of his Creed has changed. "Throughout the series, we had met different Mandalorians from different backgrounds, and each embraces a different part of the Mandalorian creed. Din Djarin comes from a tradition where the helmet stays on. Of course, Bo-Katan and others take the helmet off. And what's interesting now is we have a character that's going to be potentially both Jedi and Mandalorian in Grogu, and we'll see what his path is."

Imperial Remnants are a threat

While the Empire was destroyed in Return of the Jedi, Imperial Remnants – survivors of the old regime – still lurk in the galaxy. In The Mandalorian season 3, we see a gathering of them in the Shadow Council, plotting to restore the Empire (and hoping for Grand Admiral Thrawn's return). Moff Gideon is one such Remnant, though, at the end of season 3, he is killed in a fiery blaze.

In The Mandalorian and Grogu, the duo are tasked with tracking down an ex-Imperial warlord by the name of Commander Coin.

Mando adopts Grogu

At the end of The Mandalorian season 3, Din Djarin formally adopts Grogu, who becomes Din Grogu. That also means Grogu is now Mando's apprentice, and Mando is teaching him the Way of a Mandalorian.

"Grogu is now a Mandalorian apprentice," Favreau told us. "He's been tasked with that, for those people who had watched the show. If you hadn't watched the show, what you need to know is that he is now going to be a Mandalorian in training, and so his father and teacher is taking him along on the adventures. What we learn through this is that Grogu's quite capable, but also Din Djarin, the Mandalorian, is a very good protector, and so he's always going to look out. And I think it's the next stage of their relationship, both as a father and son, but also as a teacher and an apprentice."

The Mandalorian and Grogu arrives this May 22. In the meantime, check out our guide to watching all the Star Wars movies in order, or read our The Mandalorian and Grogu review.

After being much-rumored in the MCU, Mephisto was finally introduced at the end of Disney Plus show Ironheart. Played by Sacha Baron Cohen, he appeared in a series of flashbacks before making a deal with Riri Williams in the show's final episode, giving us a glimpse of his persuasive powers.

However, despite Kevin Feige teasing his return almost immediately, there have been no updates about where the character could end up in the MCU next. Now Cohen has weighed in, giving some hope for his return in the role.

Speaking to Screen Rant, he was asked if audiences will see Borat or Mephisto again first. "I think Mephisto," he replied. "I don't think Borat will ever return." It's not an awful lot to go on, but it does make it seem like conversations are happening behind closed doors for his potential return.

Fans have been reacting to the news on the Marvel subreddit, with one even speculating when Mephisto may be coming back.

"My theory is he is the climax of the Wanda, Vision, Agatha, and Billy and Tommy saga," one wrote, suggesting VisionQuest could be next for him. "Right now, he is 'teamed up' with Riri, who at this point is both magic and machine (Wanda and Vision). What the story is after this, I don't know. Probably an arc where the twins bring Riri back to the good side and Agatha is a wild card."

Another suggested: "It's most likely that the original plan was for him to appear in the Strange Academy series, which was going to be a direct sequel to both Multiverse of Madness, as well as Ironheart with Wong, America, Zelma and Parker (The Hood) as the leads. Maybe Riri would have been the antagonist of that series, controlled by Mephisto. I still think this show will happen even though it's on ice, last we heard."

Meanwhile, a third commented: "Really wish they make him have a role in Daredevil, and also act as a story tool to introduce the existence of hell and demons into the MCU."

Whatever is next, we'll have to wait and see. In the meantime, check out our guide on how to watch the Marvel movies in order, as well as our breakdown of the Marvel timeline.

If you're looking for The Mandalorian and Grogu Disney Plus release date, then you've come to the right place. While a streaming release hasn't yet been announced, we can rest assured that the first Star Wars movie in seven years will be heading to Disney Plus in due time – it's just a matter of when.

Below, we've crunched the numbers to bring you our best guess at when Din Djarin and Din Grogu's new adventure might be arriving on Disney Plus, using some recent Disney blockbusters as our guide. That means you can get up to speed at a glance.

So, for all we know about The Mandalorian and Grogu Disney Plus release date, head on down to our guide. For more, check out our roundup of all the upcoming Star Wars movies and shows.

The Mandalorian and Grogu Disney Plus release date speculation

The film arrives in theaters this May 22, and, for a little while at least, that will be the only place you'll be able to watch the Star Wars flick.

But, like all Disney big screen releases, it will eventually make its way to Disney Plus. When that might be is a bit tricky to predict: there hasn't been a theatrical Star Wars film since 2019's The Rise of Skywalker, which was released in December and arrived on Disney Plus timed for Star Wars Day on May 4, 2020.

There are obviously several factors complicating this film's streaming release as a road map for The Mandalorian and Grogu. For one thing, it was planned to coincide with Star Wars Day (it was originally scheduled for July), and, for another, it was released to streaming during the height of the COVID pandemic. This was also seven years ago, and the streaming landscape has changed significantly since then.

Instead, we can look at some more recent Disney blockbusters as our guide. Thunderbolts* released in theaters on May 2, 2025 and arrived on Disney Plus on August 27, which is a wait of 117 days. Fantastic Four, meanwhile, released on July 25, 2025 and arrived on Disney Plus on November 5, which is a wait of 103 days.

So, using a rough estimate of 100 days after its theatrical release, we'd predict The Mandalorian and Grogu arrives on Disney Plus around late August or early September. Disney Plus releases usually come on a Wednesday, so we'd guess the streaming release date as September 2.

However, the film will most likely be available for physical and digital purchase beforehand. Fantastic Four arrived on DVD on October 17 and digital on September 23, while Thunderbolts* was released on DVD on July 29 and had a digital release on July 1. So, expect The Mandalorian and Grogu to arrive digitally sometime around July and on DVD anywhere between July to August.

Get ready for the film with our guide to watching all the Star Wars movies in order.

Jon Bernthal wouldn't mind putting the ol' skull logo shirt back on, as long as he has a hand in crafting the story around it.

"I'm really down to keep doing more, but I think I have to be the one that's making it," Bernthal told Esquire when asked about the Punisher's future following his appearance in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

Bernthal, who's played the Marvel vigilante since 2016, co-wrote The Punisher: One Last Kill with director Reinaldo Marcus Green. The 48-minute special is easily one of Marvel's grittiest and most violent releases, placing a PTSD-stricken Frank Castle in the center of a hyper-violent area of New York City. As he walks aimlessly, unfazed by the carnage happening around him, he's confronted by Ma Gnucci (the legendary Judith Light), who arrives to take revenge after the Punisher killed her family one by one (which was more or less warranted, given that the Gnucci family ordered the Central Park Massacre, where Frank's wife and children were killed).

The special takes place after Daredevil: Born Again season 2 and just before Spider-Man: Brand New Day, filling audiences in on what Frank's been going through and what leads to his return to vigilantism. In addition to starring and co-writing, Bernthal brought in Marine veterans as consultants to help illustrate Frank's mental state and keep the portrayal of trauma as authentic as humanly possible (H/T Entertainment Weekly). There's no word yet as to whether Frank will return for Daredevil: Born Again season 3, and he isn't part of the Defenders lineup either (as he only appeared in Netflix's Daredevil before getting his own standalone show), so there are no guarantees. However, Bernthal's comment makes me think that something else might just be in the works at Disney Plus.

The Punisher: One Last Kill is now streaming on Disney Plus. For more, read our breakdown of The Punisher: One Last Kill ending and our verdict on the special with The Punisher: One Last Kill review.

Lucasfilm co-president Dave Filoni has revealed he originally contemplated making the Disney Plus show Ahsoka as a movie.

"We'll see, I mean obviously we needed both," Filoni said at The Mandalorian and Grogu premiere, when asked by News18 Showsha whether the focus moving forwards was movies or shows, before going on to talk about the saga's cinematic legacy and upcoming 50th anniversary.

"I love what I've been able to do," he added. "I couldn't figure out how to make Ahsoka into a film, way back when, even before I started working with Jon [Favreau]. So after working with Jon, I'm like, 'Oh, I get it, it's a series.' And so some stories work better for that, and some stories are movies, and I think we need it all. I think it's all part of what drives the big eco-system that is Star Wars."

Ahsoka Tano was introduced as the young Padawan of Anakin Skywalker in the 2008 Clone Wars movie, which was directed by Filoni. She went on to appear in the Clone Wars TV show and Star Wars Rebels, before making the jump to live-action in The Mandalorian season 2, played by Rosario Dawson. She appeared again in The Book of Boba Fett, before leading her own show, aptly titled Ahsoka.

Ahsoka season 2 isn't coming until 2027, but we still know enough to start getting excited. At Star Wars Celebration 2025, it was revealed that the show will feature battles across two galaxies, Admiral Ackbar facing off against Grand Admiral Thrawn, and the return of Hayden Christensen. Rory McCann will take over the role of Baylan Skoll from the late Ray Stevenson.

The Mandalorian and Grogu arrives this May 22. While you wait, check out our guide to all the upcoming Star Wars movies and shows for everything else the galaxy far, far away has in store.

Marvel's upcoming series VisionQuest has finally got a release date – and it seems we won't be waiting too much longer to see Paul Bettany's beloved synthezoid back on our screens. The show will mark the conclusion to the WandaVision trilogy, which began back in 2021 with that show and was further explored in 2024's Agatha All Along. This time around, it's White Vision at the forefront as he searches for purpose in a post-Wanda world.

Star Trek Picard's showrunner, Terry Matalas, is the brains behind the new show, which will also be bringing back James Spader's Ultron as well as Tommy Maximoff (who'll be played by Ruaridh Mollica). Now this is Marvel, so plenty is still being held under lock and key, but we've got quite a few details about what to expect in the Marvel Phase 6 show. We get into all of these below, including details on the VisionQuest cast (both confirmed and heavily rumored), the speculated plot, and when a trailer might arrive.

If that wasn't enough, we've also compiled everything the cast and crew have teased about the project as well, and we break down where it sits in the ever-growing Marvel timeline.

VisionQuest release date

VisionQuest will be released on Disney Plus on October 14, 2026.

It's not clear how many episodes will be released on this date, but given previous Marvel releases, it's likely the show will come out weekly. There will be eight episodes in total, meaning that it may lead up to just before the release of Avengers: Doomsday on December 18, 2026.

This all means that VisionQuest will be the second-to-last MCU project out in 2026, following the release of X-Men '97 season 2 and Spider-Man: Brand New Day this summer.

Who is in the VisionQuest cast?

VisionQuest will, of course, be led by Paul Bettany, who has played the role since 2015's Avengers: Age of Ultron (and has been part of the MCU since 2008). He'll be joined by several returning stars, including most notably James Spader as Ultron, who will be appearing in both human and robot form. Several other stars will also be back, as well as plenty of newcomers. Check out the full confirmed cast below:

• Paul Bettany – Vision
• James Spader – Ultron
• Todd Stashwick – Paladin
• Ruaridh Mollica – Tommy Maximoff / Speed
• Faran Tahir – Raza
• T'Nia Miller – Jocasta
• Emily Hampshire – E.D.I.T.H.
• Orla Brady – F.R.I.D.A.Y.
• Henry Lewis – D.U.M.-E
• Jonathan Sayer – U: A
• James D'Arcy – J.A.R.V.I.S.
• Lauren Morais – Lisa Molinari
• Diane Morgan
• Cristian Lavin
• Mary McDonnell

Now, this is Marvel, so there are almost as many rumored cast members as there are confirmed ones for the upcoming show. One persistent rumor is that Chris Pratt could appear in VisionQuest as Star-Lord. The character was last seen at the end of Guardians of the Galaxy 3, when it was teased that he would return. This theory revolved around some concept art featuring his character, but has been debunked by Pratt himself, per The Direct. However, this would not be the first time a Marvel actor has covered up a cameo.

Will Wanda Maximoff appear in VisionQuest?

The simple answer at the moment is no. There is no suggestion that Elizabeth Olsen will return as Wanda Maximoff in VisionQuest. Despite being a key part of Vision's story, technically she's potentially, maybe dead currently in the MCU.

Now, there are several ways that the show could bypass that. First of all, Wanda could not be dead after all. Stranger things have certainly happened in the MCU and Olsen has spoken repeatedly about wanting to return as the beloved character.

Another option could be some uh, visions of Wanda. Maybe she could appear in a previously unseen memory or as an apparition to Vision?

Finally, there were even some rumors that she could play an entirely different role in the show. Screen Rant has a theory based on a comic book run about when Vision created his own synthezoid family that she could play his wife, Virginia Vision.

Whatever the answer, Olsen is playing coy about the possibility. Speaking to Inverse last year, she said that she hadn't heard much about it. "I didn’t know anything about it until [Paul Bettany] and I spent some time with each other just the other week, and he’s so proud of it," Olsen said. "It really sounds like a trifecta between Agatha All Along and his show and what we made with WandaVision, so I'm excited to see that."

We do know that even if the actor does not return though, Wanda will have a presence in VisionQuest. I'm sure we'll see Vision reliving memories with her in the new show and she will be a key figure in the character's self reflection. Watch this space.

What is the VisionQuest plot?

The official plot synopsis for VisionQuest is still locked up tightly in Marvel's vaults, but we do know quite a few details about what the MCU show will be about. First up, we know that White Vision is the protagonist.

We last saw him in WandaVision when he was resurrected in a new form and given all of the memories of the original Vision. We meet him at the start of this series as he attempts to connect these memories of his family with a lack of human emotions.

He'll be joined by James Spader's Ultron on his journey to find meaning. From the first footage, which debuted at a recent Disney panel in May 2026, it was confirmed that Ultron will appear in both human and android form. Per The Wrap, he'll be there to "help him – and taunt him".

Speaking on the Happy, Sad, Confused podcast, Paul Bettany teased that this relationship is at the heart of the new series. "He's so funny in this," he said of his co-star Spader. "The story largely revolves around that relationship, it's real fun."

We also know that Tommy Maximoff will also be a key part of this story too. Introduced first in WandaVision alongside his brother Billy, he was teased at the end of Agatha All Along. If you'll recall, we found out that Billy's soul had been placed in the body of William Kaplan and that Tommy had entered another teenager's body. We now know that the teenager in question will be played by Ruaridh Mollica. He appeared in the New York Comic-Con trailer for the show too.

Beyond this, there are several intriguing plotlines set up by the cast included in the show. It seems like we'll be seeing all other versions of AI that Tony Stark created as Vision comes to terms with his place in the universe. Faran Tahir is also returning, 17 years after we last saw him in Iron Man as Raza Hamidmi al-Wazar, the 10 Rings leader who kidnapped Stark (and was seemingly killed off).

We also know that Vision will be pursued by a bounty hunter called Paladin. Played by Todd Stashwick, he's been described by showrunner Terry Matalas as "sort of the Boba Fett of the Marvel Universe."

Is there a VisionQuest trailer?

No, there is no widely released trailer for VisionQuest yet. However, one was shown behind closed doors at New York Comic-Con in October 2025. Per Variety, this featured human versions of Vision, Ultron, J.A.R.V.I.S., F.R.I.D.A.Y., and E.D.I.T.H. as well as the first look at grown-up Tommy.

In May 2026, some more footage was shown at the Disney Upfronts panel, which again featured more human Ultron and Vision.

We're expecting that a trailer for the new series may be imminent then, but it's not clear when exactly it will be released. At the very least, we're expecting it may be on Marvel's upcoming panel at San Diego Comic-Con in July.

VisionQuest will be available exclusively on Disney Plus. For more on the MCU, check out our guides to upcoming Marvel movies and shows and how to watch the Marvel movies in order.

Cheo Hodari Coker, creator of Netflix's Luke Cage TV show, says The Punisher: One Last Kill suffers from its short runtime.

"The problem with One Last Kill is it's too short," Coker wrote on Twitter. "That's who Frank Castle is. No mercy. Very much like the comics. It needed more space to breathe. But Bernthal is the best Punisher by far and RMG did a great job directing. About to watch it again."

The Punisher: One Last Kill, directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and co-written by Jon Bernthal, follows a PTSD-stricken Frank Castle who has all but completely lost touch with reality. But things get pretty real after he crosses paths with Ma Gnucci (the incredible Judith Light), who is there to take revenge after the Punisher killed her family (though it's the Gnuccis who were responsible for the death of Frank's wife and children in the first place).

The special has a runtime of around 48 minutes, and the action doesn't really begin until around 30 minutes in. The first 30 minutes set up the absolutely desolate area that Frank lives in, his hallucinations, his immense guilt over being unable to protect his family, and introduce main villain Ma Gnucci. Truthfully, it could've benefited from being broken up into a four-episode miniseries of sorts, rather than cramming Frank's return to vigilantism into 45 minutes... but I digress.

The Punisher: One Last Kill is now streaming on Disney Plus. It's not an easy or fun watch (and includes the phone numbers for some helpful support hotlines at the end), so discretion is advised! For more, read our breakdown of The Punisher: One Last Kill ending and our verdict on the special with The Punisher: One Last Kill review.

While Ahsoka season 2 might not be coming until 2027, there's still plenty to get excited about.

The show will pick up the story of Anakin Skywalker's former Padawan in the aftermath of season 1's cliffhanger, which saw Ahsoka Tano and Sabine Wren stranded on Peridea, while Grand Admiral Thrawn and Ezra Bridger escaped home.

The Mandalorian and Grogu director Jon Favreau has previously revealed he has seen all of Ahsoka season 2, after the original plan for The Mandalorian season 4 was to help set up Dave Filoni's show.

When we met with Favreau in London to talk about The Mandalorian and Grogu, we asked if there was anything he could reveal about what he saw.

"It's a culmination for him [Dave Filoni] of not just what he's done in live television, starting with the episodes that he directed of The Mandalorian, especially introducing Ahsoka in live-action, but this is a character that he created with George, and this has been the centerpiece of his work as a storyteller," Favreau says.

"And as he transitions to running Lucasfilm, I think he's putting a lot of effort into honoring and giving a sense of continuity, and, to some extent, completion to that arc, and he has tremendous care with it," he continues. "And he also understands the high level implications of what's going on throughout the galaxy, and in the World Between Worlds, and with all the characters that have been established in canon within live-action Star Wars, but also extended universe and novels.

"And he pulls the best from everywhere, and he weaves it all together very well, and much like he did that with what happened with the prequels and what happened with Clone Wars and with Rebels, all of it ties together and threads," Favreau adds. "He's giving a lot of thought to how Ahsoka fits into the overall, overarching continuity."

The Mandalorian and Grogu arrives in theaters this May 22.

While you wait, check out our guide to all the upcoming Star Wars movies and shows for everything else the galaxy far, far away has in store.

A new Star Wars book has revealed some fascinating information about the return of the Sith in the High Republic era.

In the updated edition of Marc Sumerak's Star Wars: The Secrets of the Jedi, which now has the subtitle The Chronicles of Luke Skywalker, it turns out Vernestra Rwoh might have helped the Sith make a comeback.

The book is "written" by Luke Skywalker in 34 ABY (AKA 34 years after he blew up the Death Star on the Star Wars timeline) and features the legendary Jedi's reflections on major events in the galaxy. Writing about the High Republic, as shared by a fan on Twitter, Luke says: "Legends passed down across the years tell how the Jedi of the High Republic faced a number of grave threats, including a carnivorous species of plants known as the Drengir, ruthless marauders called the Nihil, and a mysterious group of nameless beings who were said to have fed on the Force itself.

"Some even say that it was during this brightest of times that the Sith began to crawl their way back out of the darkness. There are even whispers that legendary Jedi like Vernestra Rwoh may have been complicit in their return. But we may never know for sure."

Vernestra was seen in live-action in The Acolyte, and, based on what we saw of her in the canceled show, it certainly makes sense that she might have inadvertently helped the Sith return. After all, the Stranger was her Padawan before he fell to the dark side, and, at the end of the show, she makes the decision to blame the events of the series on Master Sol in a cover up, rather than share the truth.

In a cliffhanger that may never be resolved, Darth Plagueis also had a cameo in the show, apparently training Qimir. Plagueis is eventually Palpatine's Sith Master, and Palpatine, of course, causes the downfall of the Jedi and takes over the galaxy as the Emperor.

This isn't the only thing the new book has revealed, either: it turns out Luke Skywalker knows Cal Kestis survived Order 66.

Next up for Star Wars is The Mandalorian and Grogu, which arrives this May 22. In the meantime, check out our guide to all the upcoming Star Wars movies and shows for everything else the galaxy far, far away has in store.

Disney has confirmed that audio issues for The Punisher: One Last Kill have been identified and are on the way to being fixed.

In reply to a (admittedly, very NSFW) rant about sound in The Punisher special, the Disney Plus Help Twitter account wrote, "Thank you for reaching out and letting us know you're experiencing no audio while watching The Punisher: One Last Kill. The good news is that our team knows about this particular issue and is working on a solution as we speak."

There have also been other reports of inaudible conversations, poor audio mixing, and general quality across social media, but it appears to be getting amended.

The other Punisher snafu has been explained away, however. Fans roundly mocked a shot of Jon Bernthal's Frank Castle falling out of a building, with some comparing it to PS3 graphics or a GTA cutscene.

According to sources that spoke to The Hollywood Reporter, it was all a real shot, but with Bernthal's face swapped in to replace a stuntman – hence the uncanny effect. So, that's that.

After his violent detour on Disney Plus, The Punisher is next set to appear on the big screen in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

Speaking to The Direct, The Punisher: One Last Kill director Reinaldo Marcus Green hinted that the special would bridge the gap to Frank Castle's awkward team-up with Spidey.

"We [now] know his psychological state before he goes into Spider-Man. I couldn't have asked for better timing for us," Green told The Direct.

The Punisher: One Last Kill is now streaming on Disney Plus. For our verdict, be sure to read The Punisher: One Last Kill review.

All wrapped up? We have a full, bullet-strewn spoiler breakdown of The Punisher: One Last Kill ending.

The Punisher: One Last Kill director Reinaldo Marcus Green says they quite literally doused Jon Bernthal in flames for one wild stunt.

"Legit flames, legit practical flames, and everyone was trying to walk him off the ledge, myself included," Green told ScreenRant. "I'm like, 'You sure you want to do this? But if you want to go back, we're going to go back for you to do this.' But it's not for the faint of heart to put yourself through that kind of experience, but to watch Jon, the preparation for doing that, but he didn't do it to look cool. I think that's what makes Jon so special. He did it because it was important to the story, it was important to the character."

We won't spoil you too much, as you should definitely go check out the special for yourself, but it's a pretty pivotal scene involving gasoline, an apartment building, and attempted arson. It's also immensely cool seeing Frank Castle literally walk through fire, proving to himself and everyone around him that he's back.

Continued Green: "It's one of my favorite sequences in the piece, but again, it's for the story point that it makes. It's the first time in our piece that our unreliable narrator is now real. That's real fire, and Jon is awake, and now the beast is unleashed, so to speak, in that moment."

The Punisher: One Last Kill, co-written by Bernthal, follows a PTSD-stricken Frank who has lost touch with reality. But things get pretty real after he crosses paths with Ma Gnucci, who is there to take revenge after the Punisher killed her family (though it's the Gnuccis who were responsible for the death of Frank's wife and children in the first place).

Bernthal is set to appear Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and I'm so curious as to how his dynamic with Tom Holland's Peter Parker will play out...

The Punisher: One Last Kill is now streaming on Disney Plus. For more, read our breakdown of The Punisher: One Last Kill ending and our verdict on the special with The Punisher: One Last Kill review.

Marvel has finally revealed the VisionQuest release date – and offered up an exciting glimpse at the WandaVision spin-off behind closed doors.

During Disney’s Upfront presentation on Tuesday, the studio confirmed that the live-action series will premiere on October 14.

According to The Wrap's description, the first-look footage sees Paul Bettany's titular character watching his memories play out in front of him like a film, following the disillusion of Wanda's Hex, which imagined the pair as suburban parents. He's human in the scene, and he's not the only one, either: he's joined later by a flesh-and-bone version of Avengers' AI villain Ultron. As the publication states, this Vision is a far-cry from the one that reminded Wanda (Elizabeth Olsen) that grief is just love persevering, and suggests the show will center on him trying to reclaim some sense of feeling.

Given how Agatha All Along wrapped up back in late October 2024, with Ghost Agatha and Billy Kaplan/Maximoff (Joe Locke) vowing to find the latter's long-lost brother, it seems safe to assume that a key part of Vision's emotional journey will be him trying to catch up to his estranged son Tommy. That's not just a hunch, either, Scottish actor Ruaridh Mollica has been cast as the grown-up, reanimated speedster – and is reportedly seen very briefly in the aforementioned teaser.

Other actors set to appear across the show include Todd Stashwick (Star Trek: Picard), Emily Hampshire (Schitt's Creek), and T'Nia Miller (The Haunting of Bly Manor).

Vision Quest will premiere on October 14. While we wait, check out our guide to all the upcoming Marvel movies and shows set to make up the rest of Marvel Phase 6.

Punisher: One Last Kill is here, and while the special is fairly standalone, director Reinaldo Marcus Green has revealed the key way it sets up Frank Castle's appearance in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

"I love it. I mean, I feel like we're coming in at the right time," Green told The Direct, when asked about Spider-Man. "I think, just as a fan of The Punisher and a fan of Jon [Bernthal], I want to see him more on screen. That trailer looks amazing. [Destin Daniel Cretton] is an incredible filmmaker. So just to know that I got Frank first, which is cool to get there before everybody else did, which, selfishly, is really great, and set him up... And we [now] know his psychological state before he goes into Spider-Man. I couldn't have asked for better timing for us.

"So I think it's just, it's a lot of fun," he continued. "I think people who are fans and people who are non-fans can still appreciate the special. You know, someone like my mother has never seen The Punisher, I think she can appreciate where Frank is in his headspace, and then maybe she'll become a fan and then go watch Spider-Man. So I'm hoping that we can get some new audience members."

Not much is known about Frank's appearance in Brand New Day yet, though we did glimpse him in the first trailer running over Spidey and then shooting him through the windshield. Uh oh…

Spider-Man: Brand New Day arrives this July 31. In the meantime, check out our guide to all the upcoming Marvel movies and shows for everything else that's on the way.

In surprising news, Ahsoka season 2 won't arrive until early 2027.

The Star Wars show was previously expected to release in 2026, which Lucasfilm even seemed to recently confirm.

However, at Disney's Upfront showcase, Ahsoka Tano actor Rosario Dawson took to the stage to reveal that the Disney Plus show has a premiere window of early 2027.

"It's truly special seeing all the love from fans out there for Ahsoka and her crew," she said (via StarWars.com). "I can tell you this season, the battles are bigger and the stakes are higher. We cannot wait for you to see."

Those in attendance were also treated to a sizzle reel featuring space battles, lightsaber fights, and Hayden Christensen's Anakin Skywalker.

Ahsoka's new release window means that 2026 will be the first year since 2019 without a live-action Star Wars show: 2019 had The Mandalorian season 1, 2020 had The Mandalorian season 2, 2021 had The Book of Boba Fett, 2022 had Obi-Wan Kenobi and Andor, 2023 had The Mandalorian season 3 and Ahsoka, 2024 had The Acolyte and Skeleton Crew, and 2025 had Andor season 2.

But, this year has already seen the release of the animated Maul – Shadow Lord, while The Mandalorian and Grogu, the first Star Wars movie in seven years, is hitting the big screen imminently. Next year, meanwhile, will also see the release of Star Wars: Starfighter.

At Star Wars Celebration 2025, Dave Filoni revealed that Ahsoka season 2 would feature a showdown between Admiral Ackbar and Grand Admiral Thrawn, and a behind-closed-doors first look (of sorts) teased battles across different galaxies and giant, evil droids. Plus, Christensen himself revealed he would be returning, while Rory McCann taking over as Baylan Skoll from the late Ray Stevenson was also confirmed.

While Ahsoka season 2 doesn't have a firm release date just yet, May 2027 will mark the 50th anniversary of the original Star Wars movie, and Star Wars Celebration returns to LA in April. So, it wouldn't be too surprising if Ahsoka season 2's release date was planned so that episodes are dropping through at least one of these events.

The Mandalorian and Grogu arrives this May 22. While you wait, check out our guide to all the upcoming Star Wars movies and TV shows, or see our interview with director Jon Favreau on bringing Star Wars back to the big screen and Grogu's Jedi journey.

Update: Sources close to The Hollywood Reporter claim that the widely ridiculed shot was, in fact, mostly captured in camera, with the fall performed by a real stunt double. Though the stunt performer's face was digitally swapped with Bernthal's. Coupled with the slightly uncanny slow-mo, it seems the result is something potentially very real appears like it's been rendered by the Havoc engine. You can't trust your own eyes, nowadays.

A noticeable CGI mistake in The Punisher: One Last Kill has got everyone talking – for all the wrong reasons.

The moment in question sees Jon Bernthal's Frank Castle chased by Ma Gnucci's men and pushed out of a building. Eagle-eyed viewers may have noticed the impact of the fall resembling some slightly wonky VFX that won't look out of place in a PS3-era cutscene. See it for yourself below.

As you can imagine, the reactions have been brutal. While it's not quite The Walking Dead's CGI deer or the infamous 'Jeans Guy' from The Mandalorian, it's still an embarrassing moment for Marvel Studios to put something clearly unfinished out there for all to see on Disney Plus.

"It genuinely looks like a GTA cutscene man," one viewer remarked. Another added, "It looks like a test version of some Joel cutscene for The Last of Us."

"Still can't believe that made the cut," a fan commented, echoing the views of many – causing the clip to go viral.

The Punisher: One Last Kill, co-written by Bernthal, follows the gun-toting vigilante in the wake of the events of Daredevil: Born Again's first season. Soon, he finds himself in the crosshairs of Ma Gnucci, eager for revenge against Frank for the death of her family.

Next up for Frank – if he recovers from being turned into smooth pixels, that is – is an appearance alongside Tom Holland's Peter Parker in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

The Punisher: One Last Kill is now streaming on Disney Plus. For more, read our breakdown of The Punisher: One Last Kill ending and our verdict on the special with The Punisher: One Last Kill review.

Jon Bernthal makes his triumphant return as Frank Castle in new Marvel special The Punisher: One Last Kill. Telling a standalone story, it acts as a reintroduction of the Defenders character, now that the superheroes have made the jump from their Netflix universe into the MCU.

The TV special kicks off with Frank trying to leave his life as a vigilante behind as demons from his past continue to haunt him. However, he soon finds himself thrust back into the world of crimefighting when he becomes a target of the Gnucci family.

Despite being self-contained, this isn't just an individual story for Bernthal's ultra-violent character. It takes place at a crucial moment on the MCU timeline and has links to some major future projects. So if you're wondering how exactly it slots in, read on for our complete breakdown below.

When is Punisher: One Last Kill set on the Marvel timeline? *SPOILERS*

It's not explicitly mentioned in the special when Punisher: One Last Kill takes place on the Marvel timeline, but Daredevil: Born Again showrunner Dario Scardapane recently confirmed that it happens "before and during" the events of season 2 of that show.

"I don’t know a ton about what goes on in Brand New Day, and I know very well where we left him at the end of Punisher Season 2," he told Variety. "I think this tells the story of what happened next after Punisher and before and during the events of [Born Again] Season 2."

This means it takes place after Frank Castle escaped from Wilson Fisk's vigilante prison at the end of season 1 of Born Again. It makes sense as a timeline point as when the special begins, there are riots going on in Hell's Kitchen, as we saw in Born Again season 2.

However, Frank's story is limited to Little Sicily and characters don't cross over between the projects. Karen Page does appear as a cameo, but she is just a figment of Frank's imagination here.

Punisher: One Last Kill also takes place before the events of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. We know that Frank appears in that upcoming movie, and we've seen him in action in the trailer in his full Punisher regalia, which is how we leave him at the end of this special. As we know, Brand New Day is the last project releasing before Avengers: Doomsday.

Is Punisher: One Last Kill related to the Netflix show?

Just like Daredevil: Born Again, The Punisher: One Last Kill takes place after the events of the Netflix series that Frank Castle appeared in. There are some linking factors, including Frank's origin story, which we see a bit more of again here, as well as actors like Deborah Ann Woll returning as Karen Page.

However, you don't need to have seen the Netflix shows to understand what's going on here. This 45-minute special acts as a neat reintroduction to The Punisher, giving him more room to battle his demons than in his brief appearance in Daredevil: Born Again season 1.

The Punisher: One Last Kill is on Disney Plus now. For more on the MCU, here's a list of all the upcoming Marvel movies and shows you need to know about.

Frank Castle is back on our screens, beating up bad guys and battling his inner demons in The Punisher: One Last Kill. The new Marvel special reintroduces the character following on from his brief appearance in Daredevil: Born Again season 2, ahead of his upcoming appearance in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

The TV movie tells a standalone story as we get deeper into Frank's past as he faces a new enemy. However, given that we're only a few months away from Spider-Man 4, you might be wondering if there's any set-up in the new release. Well, we get into the details of all of that below in our spoiler-filled guide.

Make sure you're up to date before reading on – and check out our breakdown of where Punisher: One Last Kill sits on the Marvel timeline too while you're here.

Does Punisher: One Last Kill set up Spider-Man: Brand New Day?

The answer to this one is a little complicated. There is no explicit set-up of Spider-Man: Brand New Day in the Marvel special. Tom Holland doesn't appear in a cameo role, nor do any of the other main characters in the franchise. There's also no explicit mention of Spider-Man or the wider MCU or any shared villains.

However, the special does fill in the gap between the Frank Castle we saw at the end of Daredevil: Born Again season 1 and the one we saw in the trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The former was reluctantly going back to his vigilante ways while the latter seems to be in full superhero mode in his Punisher costume.

The Punisher: One Last Kill documents this journey for Frank. At the beginning of the special he tries to leave his past behind him. However, when Ma Gnucci threatens him and his neighborhood, he answers the call and defends those around him, including some innocent civilians.

One particular person who makes a big impact on him is a young girl who reminds him of his daughter. After he saves her family, Frank goes to his daughter's grave and decides he wants to become the Punisher once again. He then returns to the streets of Hell's Kitchen and dishes out some justice on the thug who killed a dog at the beginning of the special.

This is the Punisher we expect to meet in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. From what we've seen in the trailer, he's fully back in action as the vigilante, driving a tank through New York City. Just expect him to be slightly less sweary and brutal in the upcoming Marvel movie.

Speaking about the connection between the two, Bernthal recently spoke to Kelly Clarkson about bridging this gap between the two projects. "With Spider-Man, I think what was most important, because, obviously, tonally it's different and such an honor to be a part of it, especially with my dear friend Tom Holland," he said per Comic Book Resources. "It was important to us that one Punisher could walk off one set and walk onto the other. Tonally, they couldn't be more different, but I hope we were able to achieve that – it's very important."

The Punisher: One Last Kill is on Disney Plus now. For more on the MCU, here's our breakdown of how to watch the Marvel movies in order ahead of Spider-Man: Brand New Day's arrival in theaters on July 31, 2026.

The Punisher: One Last Kill director says he and Frank Castle star Jon Bernthal don't want to stop at a TV special – the pair wants to make a Punisher movie next.

"I don't know what the plans are for the future of the Punisher," Reinaldo Marcus Green told The Direct. "The only thing that we hope that we were able to accomplish is the demand for more. Hopefully, Jon [Bernthal] and Marvel will come together to make something worthy of what the audience would want to see out of that character. Moving forward, I know Jon and I would love to make a movie, something that could go worldwide and be on screens everywhere. But, obviously, that’ll be Marvel’s decision."

After his absence from Daredevil: Born Again season 2, however, Bernthal is about to make his big-screen MCU debut this summer in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The Punisher will join forces with Tom Holland's web-slinger in the new film, which picks up four years after Doctor Strange's spell wiped Peter Parker from the world's memories in Spider-Man: No Way Home.

"Just as a fan of the Punisher and a fan of Jon, I want to see him more on screen. That trailer looks amazing," Green added of the upcoming Spidey fourquel. "Destin [Daniel] Cretton’s an incredible filmmaker. [It's] cool to get there before everybody else did, which, selfishly, is really great [to be able to] set him up, and we know his psychological state before he goes into Spider-Man… I couldn't have asked for better timing for us."

The Punisher: One Last Kill hits Disney Plus on May 12. For more on Marvel Phase 6, check out our guide to the other upcoming Marvel movies and shows.

Daredevil: Born Again season 2 may be over, but we're returning to the world of the Defenders already. This time, Frank Castle (who was notably absent from season 2) takes center stage in a new TV special, The Punisher: One Last Kill.

Co-written by Punisher star Jon Bernthal, the special sees Frank try to give up vigilante life and let go of his need for revenge, only to be drawn into a new conflict with a criminal empire. It's set to fill in the gaps between Daredevil: Born Again season 2 and Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which will see the Punisher share the screen with the web-slinger.

We've got everything you need to know about The Punisher: One Last Kill release date and time right here, including where to watch and how many episodes to expect.

The Punisher: One Last Kill release date and streaming time

The Punisher: One Last Kill releases on May 12 at 6pm PT/9pm ET. That's 2am on May 13 if you're in the UK.

Where to watch The Punisher: One Last Kill

The only place to watch The Punisher: One Last Kill is Disney Plus, so you'll need a subscription to tune in.

The Punisher: One Last Kill episode count

There's only one episode in The Punisher: One Last Kill, as it's a standalone TV 'special presentation'. Still, it has links to the wider MCU, so you'd be wise to catch up on Daredevil: Born Again beforehand and to tune in before Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

For more on Marvel Phase 6, check out our guide to the other upcoming Marvel movies and shows on the way in 2026 and beyond.

Fresh off the release of the Daredevil: Born Again season 2 finale, Marvel's new Punisher special is out this week. Early reactions from critics to The Punisher: One Last Kill have been trickling in – and it's fair to say they're pretty mixed.

The standalone story sees Jon Bernthal return once again as Frank Castle after the events of the first season of Daredevil: Born Again season 1. The story sees him trying to live a life free of revenge as the rise of a new criminal empire pulls him back into the fight.

Critics and early viewers have been praising the action in the new special, calling it "raw" and "brutal". However, early critiques focus around the Disney Plus film retreading old ground for the character who already starred in a two season origin story on Netflix.

One writer Cody Leach wrote on X: "#ThePunisherOneLastKill delivers on Frank Castle laying waste to bad guys and Bernthal is awesome as always. That said, I don’t understand the point of this as a 45 min standalone. We re-explore his origin and set him up to now be in full Punisher mode. We’ve done this already…"

Meanwhile, Comic Book Movie's Josh Wilding compared it to Gareth Evans' beloved action hit The Raid writing that it's "a relentless, no-holds-barred exploration of grief and PTSD, and an ultra-violent pitch-perfect take on #ThePunisher. This is @jonnybernthal's magnum opus as Frank Castle. Marvel meets The Raid."

Collider's Maggie Lovitt added that it's a "true" return to character for Frank Castle. "The special is a heavy, introspective look at where Frank's head is as of late – and while it does retread some narrative beats that the Netflix run handled well, what Jon and Reinaldo Marcus Green have done here is really special," she wrote on X. "Bernthal's Frank Castle has always been more emotional, and seeing him process big emotions while also fighting for his life is always a good time."

Check out some more first reactions below.

The Punisher: One Last Kill arrives on Disney Plus on May 12 in the US and May 13 in the UK. This marks the last time we'll see Bernthal on screen until the release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day in July. For more on the MCU, here's our guide to how to watch all the Marvel movies in order.

The prevailing theory for Spider-Man: Brand New Day is that Matt Murdock will somehow factor into the web-swinging adventure.

But the latest talk of Daredevil: Born Again season 3 from Marvel TV boss Brad Winderbaum may have put paid to your theories.

"There will be a small time jump, but it's not too significant. It's not like we're jumping ahead five years or anything," Winderbaum told ScreenRant of the gap between season 2 and 3's stories. "We're probably jumping ahead a year or so, kind of like the real-life distance between seasons."

The Daredevil: Born Again season 2 ending saw Matt Murdock arrested after admitting to being Daredevil in a bid to entrap Wilson Fisk during Karen Page's trial. Fisk, at the risk of his own legal danger, chose exile and finds himself both out of the mayor's office and out of New York City entirely by the time the season draws to a close.

But it's Spider-Man: Brand New Day that's the focus here. After all, a suspiciously edited moment from the first trailer – as well as Spidey fighting The Hand in a prison block – suggested to fans that the webhead could be breaking Daredevil out of prison.

When coupled with the arrival of another street-level character in Jon Bernthal's The Punisher, many believe that Spider-Man and The Man Without Fear would team up in some capacity on the big screen.

But seeming confirmation of a one-year time jump in Born Again season 3 might stop any dream crossover hopes between Marvel's leading New York crimefighters in its tracks – unless Matt willingly returns to prison after the events of Brand New Day, that is.

Even if the wallcrawler doesn't cross paths with the brick-catching lawyer, it appears the third season will be a Defenders reunion of sorts, as Luke Cage actor Mike Colter and Iron Fist actor Finn Jones were spotted on set.

For more, check out our guide to upcoming Marvel movies and shows.

The Mandalorian and Grogu might be right around the corner, but there's another Star Wars release still to come this year: Ahsoka season 2.

The Disney Plus show will pick up after the cliffhanger ending of season 1, which saw Ahsoka Tano and Sabine Wren stranded on Peridea, while Grand Admiral Thrawn and Ezra Bridger escaped back to the main galaxy.

"Working on it, working on it, it's coming," creator Dave Filoni told Screen Rant. "It's come a long way, obviously. I'm editing it, all the episodes at once, right now, and deep in visual effects with the team but really proud of everyone, the work they've put in. Lots of things to resolve and figure out, but that's normal. And I'm excited for people to see it, you know we didn't really get to go out and premiere in a way last time so I think the team's really excited to be out with the fans with this one and see how it goes."

Filoni added he "might know" when it will release but wouldn't clarify when, then responded to a social media rumor that this would be the last season: "Really? Never know. Everything works as planned and I know where the story goes and where it should tie up, and so I'm not really worried about that. But, fan speculation is always fun. It's always fun to hear what people think. But we've got a lot going on right now in the present, see, like a Jedi, you must keep your mind in the here and now. We got Maul and we got Mando happening, so it's very exciting."

Maul – Shadow Lord recently wrapped up on Disney Plus with a cameo and showdown Star Wars fans have been waiting 27 years for, and Maul – Shadow Lord season 2 has already been confirmed.

The Mandalorian and Grogu, meanwhile, will pick up with Din Djarin and his tiny green charge on another adventure, this time involving Rotta the Hutt.

The film arrives this May 22. In the meantime, check out our guide to all the upcoming Star Wars movies and shows for everything else the galaxy far, far away has in store.

Maul – Shadow Lord star Sam Witwer says those flashbacks in episode 8 were confusing to fans on purpose, but for a much deeper reason than you might think.

"Brad, very smartly, along with Dave (Filoni)’s help, and Matt (Michnovetz), he made sure that everything we saw in those 'flashbacks,'" Witwer explained on the My Mom's Basement Podcast. "Are they flashbacks? Seems like a vision? Is a vision a flashback? How does that work? Because nothing that we see in those visions matches up with The Clone Wars or The Phantom Menace. They're different. People saying things in a different order, you know, and the audience can take from that what they will. They can try to interpret why. We know why we did it that way. Brad knows why he did it that way."

In Maul - Shadow Lord episode 8, Maul is beside himself after losing a battle with Marrok and the Eleventh Brother. As he walks alone and reflects, he is suddenly plagued with a series of visions that are presented to the viewer as flashbacks. And here's where things get a little confusing: these flashbacks involve various events throughout Maul's life that made him what he is today... but they're different to the way they play out in canon.

Is the show retconning or changing Star Wars canon? Not quite. This is sort of how trauma works sometimes: the memories can change over time, therefore turning the survivor into an unreliable narrator. What Maul sees, and what the viewer sees, isn't necessarily what actually happened. As Witwer says, it's all in Maul's head.

Added Witwer: "But, going along with that, Brad said, ‘It needs to be your voice with all the characters. Young Savage, Sidious, Young Maul, because this is Maul's, while it's a vision, it's also his remembrance, so this is all in his head."

All 10 episodes of Maul – Shadow Lord are streaming now on Disney Plus. For more, check out our Maul – Shadow Lord review, or our guide on how to watch The Clone Wars in order.

Daredevil: Born Again season 2 showrunner Dario Scardapane says he regrets not giving more time to Muse's season 1 storyline.

Warning: spoilers for Daredevil: Born Again season 2 episode 9 below!

"This was a weird one because it had to do with a plot line that we inherited, that I felt we didn't do justice to: the original Muse storyline in season 1," Scardapane told Entertainment Weekly. "Because of what was filmed and what wasn't filmed and what we could use and not use, it didn't have the heft that I thought Muse deserved. But, again, we were limited by what we could shoot and what we had time and money for."

Though Muse wasn't as fleshed out as the team would've liked in season 1, season 2 does a pretty good job of exploring trauma and PTSD following Heather Glenn's near-fatal encounter with Muse, which caused her to experience violence she'd never experienced before, and forced her to defend herself in a way she didn't know she was capable of... and it also sets up a new iteration of Muse for season 3.

"What happens if she literally puts on that trauma, and that trauma solves a lot of her conflict? We talked to Margarita about that," Scardapane continued. "It seems supernatural if you watch the way it's progressing, and now we have a Muse that isn't just dropped in. Now you have the [character] development of, why would she become this thing? Why would she go to such a dark place? And I think you understand it. I don't think anybody's prepared exactly for where this is going, and that's still fun."

Interestingly enough... there is no "Lady Muse" in the comics. She's just Muse, and she's an artist named Morgan Whittier. Basically, Muse possesses her body after his soul goes to hell. We don't know if it's Muse's soul that will possess Glenn, or that Glenn will become Muse as a result of the trauma... But she also meets a pretty tragic end in Daredevil #220 (which hit shelves in 1985), so I'm all for a revamp of her character.

Daredevil: Born Again season 3 is expected sometime in 2027. For more, stay up to date on all the upcoming Marvel movies and shows that are currently in the works.

Daredevil: Born Again season 2 may have only just ended, but there's been no shortage of season 3 leaks hitting the internet – and it's taking its toll on showrunner Dario Scardapane.

"[With] this particular season, I have to say, the spoilers, the leaks and everything have been a little hard to deal with," Scardapane told Entertainment Weekly.

"The last 5 or 10 minutes of season 2 is a treat; the super fans are gonna know exactly where we're going. Having telegraphed that through the paparazzi and through the media is kind of a bummer. I don't understand why people wanna know everything before it happens."

Last month, leaked set photos showed a Defenders reunion with Finn Jones' Iron Fist joining Mike Colter's Luke Cage, Krysten Ritter's Jessica Jones, and the titular Man Without Fear in Hell's Kitchen. The perils of shooting on the streets of New York City...

"I can't comment on them, but wow, right?" Scardapane said. "Gee whiz, heavy-duty security there. I was there that day and I was just watching it all happen. I don't really know what to say other than, yeah, that happened."

Luke Cage's return comes as less of a shock after the Daredevil: Born Again season 2 ending, which saw him reunite with Jessica (and their daughter) and, it seems, reopen Alias Investigations.

Danny Rand's MCU debut is more of a surprise, however. Iron Fist was the worst-received of Netflix's Marvel shows, but fans have been clamoring for him to get a second chance in the MCU. And, now, they seem to have got their wish – even if Scardapane wishes it could have been kept under wraps a little while longer.

All episodes of Daredevil: Born Again season 2 are streaming now on Disney Plus, with Daredevil: Born Again season 3 set to follow in March 2027. For more, check out our guide to the other upcoming Marvel movies and shows.

The Daredevil: Born Again season 2 finale featured a pretty major Defenders cameo – but it wasn't originally planned until Jessica Jones star Krysten Ritter got involved (this is your obligatory spoiler warning: turn back now if you're not up to date with Daredevil: Born Again!).

If you're still here, you'll know that Luke Cage made his MCU debut in the show's season finale with Mike Colter reprising the role for the first time since a guest role in the final season of Jessica Jones in 2019.

"I was so excited," Ritter told Entertainment Weekly. "We were talking about it on set with Sana [Amanat, Marvel executive producer]. It was just like a whisper of an idea at the time, and I loved it so much that I was like, 'We have to do it and the scene should be like this and I'm gonna call Mike right now and tell him to do it.'"

Originally, the scene "was gonna be a slightly different shape," Ritter added. "We didn't know if it would be Mike or not, but I was so excited because it sets up what's to come and gives us a little bit of a window into where their story could go."

Luke has been working for Mr. Charles overseas, doing mysterious dirty work for the government. But in the Daredevil: Born Again season 2 ending, he's back in New York with Jessica and their daughter Danielle now, though, and Bullseye has seemingly replaced him. It looks like he and Jessica are going to reopen Alias Investigations – and behind-the-scenes pics from the set of season 3 hint at a wider Defenders reunion still on the cards.

All episodes of Daredevil: Born Again season 2 are now streaming on Disney Plus, with Daredevil: Born Again season 3 expected to follow in March 2027. For more, check out our guide to the other upcoming Marvel movies and shows on the way in 2026 and beyond.

The Maul – Shadow Lord finale finally brought us the Maul vs. Vader showdown we've been waiting 27 years for… and it also snuck in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it reference to Luke Skywalker, too.

In the episode, Darth Vader also fought Jedi Padawan Devon Izara and her Master Eeko-Dio Daki. During his clash with Daki, Vader hits the Jedi Master with his lightsaber over and over again from above, in a move that you might recognize from Return of the Jedi. In the throne room scene of that Star Wars movie, Luke Skywalker used the same attack on Vader when he was in danger of slipping to the dark side. Check out a comparison below.

Vader eventually killed Daki after Maul betrayed the Jedi and Force pushed him closer to the Sith Lord. Only Brander Lawson saw what Maul did, though he stayed behind to sacrifice himself and allow the others to escape. In the aftermath, Devon finally agreed to be trained by Maul. You can read more in our Maul – Shadow Lord ending explained.

Luckily, Maul – Shadow Lord season 2 has already been confirmed, so we hopefully won't have long to wait to see what happens next. One thing that could be on the cards is Devon eventually becoming Talon, a character from George Lucas's scrapped plans for the sequel trilogy.

"We can't give away too much," supervising director Brad Rau told us of Talon speculation before the show aired. "We have heard a lot of the fan theories and speculations, and we are fascinated by them. We'll just put it at that, leave it at that."

Next up for Star Wars is The Mandalorian and Grogu, which lands in theaters this May 22. In the meantime, check out our guide to all the upcoming Star Wars movies and shows for everything else the galaxy far, far away has in store.

Daredevil: Born Again season 2 showrunner Dario Scardapane has finally confirmed where Punisher: One Last Kill fits into the MCU timeline.

"I don’t know a ton about what goes on in Brand New Day, and I know very well where we left him at the end of Punisher Season 2," Scardapane told Variety. "I think this tells the story of what happened next after Punisher and before and during the events of [Born Again] Season 2."

Some fans (hi, me) were pretty upset that Frank Castle was absent from Daredevil: Born Again season 2, but it was for two pretty valid reasons: 1) this special, and 2) the fact that he's set to play a major part in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. We can infer that whatever happened during these aforementioned events will most likely explain how Frank gets mixed up with Spidey in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Truthfully, I'm just stoked to hear him call Spidey "Red" as he does in the comics.

The official, albeit cryptic, logline for the upcoming special is as follows: "Frank Castle tries to live a life without the need for revenge, only to be drawn into an unexpected conflict." The cast includes Jason R. Moore as Curtis Hoyle (reprising his role from Netflix's Punisher series), Roe Rancell as Dennis, and Mila Jaymes as Charli.

The Punisher: One Last Kill is set to hit Disney Plus on May 12. Spider-Man: Brand New Day hits theaters on July 31. For more, stay up to date on all the upcoming Marvel movies and shows that are currently in the works.

Daredevil: Born Again star Wilson Bethel has hinted at what we might be able to expect from Bullseye in season 3 – and it looks like we're getting a more comic-accurate villain.

Warning: there are Daredevil: Born Again season 2 finale spoilers ahead!

The end of this week's episode saw Bullseye leave New York to work for the mysterious Mr. Charles on (probably shady) government business. He's taking over from Luke Cage, who's left that life behind to return home to Jessica Jones and their young daughter. So, what can we expect from Dex in season 3?

"The past now being behind him in the way it is, I think it opens up a whole slew of interesting new storytelling possibilities," Bethel told The Direct. "Especially for those who are excited to see some version of Bullseye that resembles the comic book version a little bit more, because maybe he's just a fucking mean ass gun for hire right now, and there are a lot worse ways to experience Bullseye."

Season 2 painted Bullseye as a bit of an antihero, with the sharpshooter taking aim at Fisk several times as revenge for Vanessa asking him to kill Foggy in season 1. In season 3, however, it seems like he may be a little less morally gray.

"One of the things that's so much fun to play with this character is that there is a certain kind of capriciousness to where his mind or his emotions might be at. This is a deeply unstable person, right?" Bethel added.

"And if you take people with mental illness of one kind or another, they can go some pretty different directions, wholeheartedly, with a very full set of beliefs in those different directions at any given moment. And it's one of the things that's super cool about this character, just because he's one way right now at the end of season 2, don't expect him to be there at the beginning of season 3."

All episodes of Daredevil: Born Again season 2 are streaming now on Disney Plus, and Daredevil: Born Again season 3 is set to premiere in March 2027. For more, check out our guide to the Daredevil: Born Again season 2 ending explained.

Following the Maul – Shadow Lord season 1 finale, it sounds as though Star Wars fans have a newfound respect for Obi-Wan Kenobi and how powerful the Jedi master actually is.

Warning: the following contains major spoilers for Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord season 1 episode 10, so turn back now if you haven't caught up.

The Shadow Lord season finale has finally given what we have all been waiting for, a showdown between Darth Vader and Maul. The two go head to head, but it seems as though Maul doesn't realise that it is actually Anakin under the mask. This aside, Maul knows he cannot defeat the Sith lord, so he brings the roof down on Vader, and he and Devon manage to escape. You can read more about the battle in our Maul – Shadow Lord ending explained.

However, Maul running away from Vader seems to have made a lot of Star Wars fans see Obi-Wan Kenobi in a new light, as after all, he is the only one who has been able to defeat Vader. Well, nearly. "After watching Episode 10 of Maul: Shadow Lord, it really hit me just how powerful this man truly is," said one fan on Reddit.

Many agreed, and one fan replied, "Obi-Wan was the second to last Jedi Master. His knight trial was literally facing a Sith Lord alone." Another added, "He's also the best defensive duelist in the order, possibly even of all time," pointing out his fight with General Grievous, "Obi-Wan had him figuratively and literally disarmed and on the run in mere minutes."

Obi-Wan taught Anakin Skywalker everything he needed to know about becoming a Jedi. However, after being manipulated by Palpatine, Anakin turned to the dark side and on Kenobi, which led to their fiery battle in Revenge of the Sith. Obi-Wan managed to overpower Anakin, severing his limbs. However, he survived his wounds and the lava and was turned into the metal-limbed leader, Darth Vader.

Other fans in the chain pointed out that Obi-Wan was able to beat Vader because he trained him. However, others say that just makes their battles more exciting. "They were so in sync with each other that a good chunk of their fights is them making moves the other knows and not knowing what move to make to throw them off guard," and another added, "I will also defend the fight in A New Hope when both of them have developed so far, and are barely moving, because both are reading each others slightest micro movements"

The two have had rematches in A New Hope and in episodes three and six of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, but the Sith Lord was finally killed in Return of the Jedi due to his suit malfunctioning after he threw Emperor Palpatine down the reactor shaft.

Maul – Shadow Lord season 1 is available to stream on Disney Plus. For more, check out our guide on how to watch The Clone Wars in order, and keep up with upcoming Star Wars movies and shows on the way.